Match report
Cercle Brugge Defeats Kilmarnock 1-0 in Europa League
Cercle Brugge
1–0
FT
Kilmarnock
Aug 1, 2024
In a tightly contested match, Cercle Brugge managed to defeat Kilmarnock 1-0 in their UEFA Europa League encounter on Thursday. The lone goal was scored by T. Somers early in the second half, while K. Denkey missed a crucial penalty for the hosts later in the game.
Key Facts
- • Cercle Brugge: 1-0 Kilmarnock
- • Goal by T. Somers (21')
- • K. Denkey missed a penalty for Cercle Brugge
- • Stuart Findlay and Kyle Vassell received yellow cards for Kilmarnock
- • Cercle Brugge had multiple substitutions in the second half to maintain control
Lineups
Cercle Brugge
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Warleson (G)
- 66 C. Ravych (D)
- 3 E. Utkus (D)
- 4 J. Daland (D)
- 20 Flávio Nazinho (D)
- 28 H. Van der Bruggen (M)
- 17 A. Francis (M)
- 99 A. Ouattara (F)
- 34 T. Somers (M)
- 19 K. Olaigbe (F)
- 9 K. Denkey (F)
Substitutes
- 30 Bruninho
- 10 Felipe Augusto
- 18 S. Miangué
- 5 B. Popović
- 6 L. Agyekum
- 68 R. El Bahri
- 11 A. Minda
- 22 A. Bayo
- 76 J. Lietaert
- 94 T. De Bel
- 21 M. Delanghe
- 90 E. Kakou
Kilmarnock
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 20 R. McCrorie (G)
- 5 L. Mayo (D)
- 4 J. Wright (D)
- 17 S. Findlay (D)
- 6 R. Deas (D)
- 7 R. McKenzie (M)
- 22 L. Donnelly (M)
- 8 B. Lyons (M)
- 11 D. Armstrong (M)
- 9 K. Vassell (F)
- 23 M. Watkins (F)
Substitutes
- 10 M. Kennedy
- 31 L. Polworth
- 15 F. Murray
- 19 B. Anderson
- 14 G. Mackay-Steven
- 12 D. Watson
- 24 B. Wales
- 18 I. Cameron
- 27 K. Leslie
- 1 K. O'Hara
- 26 B. Brannan
- 25 E. Brown
Timeline
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21' Cercle Brugge Goal · Normal GoalT. Somers
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46' Kilmarnock subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Wright · On: M. Kennedy
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49' Kilmarnock Card · Yellow CardStuart Findlay
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52' Cercle Brugge Goal · Missed PenaltyK. Denkey
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69' Kilmarnock Card · Yellow CardKyle Vassell
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74' Kilmarnock subst · Substitution 2Off: Rory McKenzie · On: L. Polworth
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74' Kilmarnock subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Armstrong · On: F. Murray
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79' Cercle Brugge subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Ouattara · On: Bruninho
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79' Cercle Brugge subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Denkey · On: Felipe Augusto
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87' Cercle Brugge subst · Substitution 3Off: Flávio Nazinho · On: S. Miangue
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87' Cercle Brugge subst · Substitution 4Off: K. Olaigbe · On: B. Popovic
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90'+1 Kilmarnock subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Deas · On: B. Anderson
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90'+3 Cercle Brugge subst · Substitution 5Off: H. Van der Bruggen · On: L. Agyekum
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90'+7 Cercle Brugge Card · Yellow CardL. Agyekum
Match Stats
| Stat | Cercle Brugge | Kilmarnock |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | — | — |
| Corners | — | — |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | — | — |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | — | — |
| Possession | — | — |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ T. Somers' goal in the 21st minute gave Cercle Brugge a crucial early lead, which they managed to defend for the remainder of the match.
- ▸ K. Denkey's missed penalty could have sealed the game earlier and left Kilmarnock feeling more pressure.