Match report
Celje Secures Narrow Victory Over Shamrock Rovers in Europa League
Celje
1–0
FT
Shamrock Rovers
Aug 8, 2024
Celje held off a strong challenge from Shamrock Rovers to secure a narrow but significant 1-0 win in the UEFA Europa League. The decisive goal came early as L. Menalo found the back of the net with an assist from M. Kvesic, setting the tone for a tightly contested match.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Celje 1–0 Shamrock Rovers
- • Goal scored by L. Menalo (34') with an assist from M. Kvesic
- • Gary O'Neill and Sean Hoare of Shamrock Rovers received yellow cards in the first half
- • Celje made several key substitutions, including Marco Dulca for M. Kavčič at 46'
Lineups
Celje
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 98 L. Štubljar (G)
- 81 K. Nemanič (D)
- 6 D. Zec (D)
- 4 M. Dulca (M)
- 70 L. Menalo (M)
- 8 L. Bobičanec (M)
- 16 M. Kvesić (M)
- 77 I. Brnić (F)
- 31 J. Pišek (M)
- 47 A. Kučys (F)
- 7 A. Matko (M)
Substitutes
- 25 M. Kavčič
- 17 R. Aarons
- 30 Edmilson
- 10 N. Kouter
- 11 D. Popovič
- 12 L. Kolar
- 43 A. Krefl
- 22 M. Rožman
Shamrock Rovers
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 L. Pöhls (G)
- 3 S. Hoare (D)
- 4 Roberto Lopes (D)
- 6 D. Cleary (D)
- 2 J. Honohan (D)
- 23 N. Farrugia (M)
- 16 G. O'Neill (M)
- 7 D. Watts (M)
- 18 T. Clarke (M)
- 15 D. Nugent (M)
- 9 A. Greene (F)
Substitutes
- 21 D. Burns
- 8 A. McEneff
- 10 G. Burke
- 19 M. Poom
- 29 J. Byrne
- 34 C. Noonan
- 5 L. Grace
- 11 S. Kavanagh
- 17 R. Towell
- 27 C. O'Sullivan
- 25 L. Steacy
Timeline
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30' Shamrock Rovers Card · Yellow CardGary O'Neill
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34' Celje Goal · Normal GoalL. Menalo · Assist: M. Kvesic
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46' Celje subst · Substitution 1Off: Marco Dulca · On: M. Kavčič
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46' Celje subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Kučys · On: R. Aarons
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57' Shamrock Rovers subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Clarke · On: Darragh Burns
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65' Shamrock Rovers Card · Yellow CardSean Hoare
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67' Celje subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Kvesic · On: Edmilson Santos
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67' Celje subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Matko · On: N. Kouter
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67' Celje subst · Substitution 5Off: I. Brnić · On: D. Popovič
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67' Shamrock Rovers subst · Substitution 2Off: Darragh Nugent · On: A. McEneff
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73' Shamrock Rovers Card · Yellow CardLeon Pohls
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75' Celje Card · Yellow CardDavid Zec
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78' Shamrock Rovers subst · Substitution 3Off: N. Farrugia · On: G. Burke
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78' Shamrock Rovers subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Watts · On: Markus Poom
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84' Celje Card · Yellow CardR. Aarons
Match Stats
| Stat | Celje | Shamrock Rovers |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | — | — |
| Corners | — | — |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | — | — |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | — | — |
| Possession | — | — |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early goal by L. Menalo (34') proved decisive, giving Celje the momentum they needed throughout the game.
- ▸ Multiple yellow cards and substitutions impacted Shamrock Rovers' ability to mount a comeback.