Match report
Zorya Luhansk Defeats Slavia Praha 2-1 in Europa League Clash
Zorya Luhansk
2–1
FT
Slavia Praha
Aug 31, 2023
Zorya Luhansk stunned visiting team Slavia Praha with a well-executed performance to secure a 2-1 win in their UEFA Europa League match. D. Alefirenko and D. Antyukh scored early goals for Zorya, while M. Jurasek managed to pull one back late for Slavia Praha. Key player substitutions and strategic play contributed significantly to the home team's victory.
Key Facts
- • Zorya Luhansk scored two goals by D. Alefirenko (32') and D. Antyukh (41')
- • Slavia Praha managed a consolation goal from M. Jurasek at 83'
- • Ihor Snurnitsyn received a yellow card for Zorya Luhansk in the 14th minute
- • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams, including Slavia's Igoh Ogbu (out) and P. Ševčík (in), as well as Zorya’s Dmytro Alefirenko replaced with Voloshyn
Lineups
Zorya Luhansk
Formation: 5-4-1
Starting XI
- 30 M. Turbaevskyi (G)
- 70 I. Kyryukhantsev (D)
- 55 Jordan (D)
- 44 A. Batagov (D)
- 74 I. Snurnitsyn (D)
- 47 R. Vantukh (D)
- 39 E. Guerrero (F)
- 9 D. Myshnov (M)
- 5 O. Yatsyk (M)
- 7 D. Antyukh (F)
- 11 D. Alefirenko (F)
Substitutes
- 15 K. Dryshlyuk
- 16 V. Voloshyn
- 20 V. Churko
- 17 I. Gorbach
- 22 P. Mićin
- 36 A. Zhylkin
- 6 I. Gulko
- 19 V. Bugay
- 10 D. Nagnoynyi
- 1 O. Saputin
- 24 I. Golovkin
- 3 A. Bol
Slavia Praha
Formation: 4-5-1
Starting XI
- 1 O. Kolář (G)
- 8 L. Masopust (M)
- 5 I. Ogbu (D)
- 27 T. Vlček (D)
- 17 L. Provod (M)
- 21 D. Douděra (M)
- 19 O. Dorley (M)
- 3 T. Holeš (D)
- 10 C. Zafeiris (M)
- 26 I. Schranz (M)
- 14 M. van Buren (F)
Substitutes
- 23 P. Ševčík
- 35 M. Jurásek
- 15 V. Jurečka
- 9 M. Tijani
- 29 M. Tomič
- 13 M. Chytil
- 25 J. Hromada
- 6 C. Wallem
- 18 J. Bořil
- 28 A. Mandous
- 24 B. Ogungbayi
- 31 J. Sirotník
Timeline
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14' Zorya Luhansk Card · Yellow CardIhor Snurnitsyn
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32' Zorya Luhansk Goal · Normal GoalD. Alefirenko · Assist: D. Antyukh
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41' Zorya Luhansk Goal · Normal GoalD. Antyukh · Assist: R. Vantukh
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46' Slavia Praha subst · Substitution 1Off: Igoh Ogbu · On: P. Ševčík
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46' Slavia Praha subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Doudera · On: M. Jurasek
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56' Slavia Praha subst · Substitution 3Off: M. van Buren · On: V. Jurečka
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67' Zorya Luhansk subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Alefirenko · On: V. Voloshyn
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73' Slavia Praha subst · Substitution 4Off: I. Schranz · On: M. Tijani
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80' Zorya Luhansk subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Myshnov · On: V. Churko
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80' Zorya Luhansk subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Antyukh · On: I. Gorbach
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80' Slavia Praha subst · Substitution 5Off: L. Provod · On: M. Tomic
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83' Slavia Praha Goal · Normal GoalM. Jurasek · Assist: L. Masopust
Match Stats
| Stat | Zorya Luhansk | Slavia Praha |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 5 | 13 |
| Corners | 1 | 11 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 6 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 1 | 5 |
| Possession | 35% | 65% |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | 5 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Zorya Luhansk took an early lead through two quick goals, one by D. Alefirenko and another by D. Antyukh in the first half, setting the tone for their victory.
- ▸ Despite Slavia Praha's late effort to level the score with M. Jurasek’s goal at 83', Zorya held on to maintain a crucial lead securing their position in the UEFA Europa League.