Match report

Dynamo Kyiv Defeats Rīgas FS 1-0 in UEFA Europa League

Dynamo Kyiv
Dynamo Kyiv
1–0
FT
Rīgas FS
Rīgas FS
Jan 30, 2025

Dynamo Kyiv secured a hard-fought win against Rīgas FS by a score of 1-0 in the UEFA Europa League. The game was marked by a tense atmosphere and fierce competition, with Oleg Pikhalyonok scoring the only goal for Dynamo Kyiv in the 76th minute.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Dynamo Kyiv 1-0 Rīgas FS
  • • O. Pikhalyonok scored the winning goal at 76 minutes
  • • K. Bilovar (Dynamo Kyiv) and S. Panic (Rīgas FS) received yellow cards in the first half
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams, notably Rīgas FS making three changes within a span of four minutes

Lineups

Dynamo Kyiv

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 35 R. Neshcheret (G)
  • 24 O. Tymchyk (D)
  • 40 K. Bilovar (D)
  • 32 T. Mykhavko (D)
  • 2 K. Vivcharenko (D)
  • 76 O. Pikhalionok (M)
  • 91 M. Mykhailenko (M)
  • 15 V. Rubchynskyi (M)
  • 7 A. Yarmolenko (F)
  • 11 V. Vanat (F)
  • 22 V. Kabaiev (F)

Substitutes

  • 99 M. Ponomarenko
  • 33 R. Salenko
  • 9 N. Voloshyn
  • 39 E. Guerrero
  • 5 V. Zakharchenko
  • 45 M. Braharu
  • 3 M. Diachuk
  • 71 V. Surkis
  • 74 D. Ihnatenko

Rīgas FS

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 40 F. Ondoa (G)
  • 30 H. Njie (D)
  • 23 H. Prenga (D)
  • 43 Ž. Lipušček (D)
  • 11 R. Savaļnieks (M)
  • 27 A. Markhiev (M)
  • 18 D. Zelenkovs (M)
  • 26 S. Panič (M)
  • 8 L. Odisharia (M)
  • 15 R. Ndjiki (F)
  • 9 J. Ikaunieks (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 C. Kouadio
  • 22 D. Lemajič
  • 25 P. Mareš
  • 77 L. Silagadze
  • 1 P. Šteinbors
  • 16 S. Vilkovs
  • 21 E. Stuglis

Timeline

  1. Dynamo Kyiv
    20' Dynamo Kyiv Card · Yellow Card
    K. Bilovar

    Foul

  2. Rīgas FS
    39' Rīgas FS Card · Yellow Card
    S. Panic

    Foul

  3. Rīgas FS
    46' Rīgas FS subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Ndjiki · On: C. Kouadio
  4. Dynamo Kyiv
    76' Dynamo Kyiv Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Pikhalyonok
  5. Rīgas FS
    80' Rīgas FS subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Zelenkovs · On: D. Lemajic
  6. Rīgas FS
    80' Rīgas FS subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Haruna Njie · On: P. Mares
  7. Rīgas FS
    85' Rīgas FS subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Savalnieks · On: L. Silagadze
  8. Dynamo Kyiv
    86' Dynamo Kyiv subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Kabaev · On: M. Ponomarenko
  9. Dynamo Kyiv
    88' Dynamo Kyiv subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Valentyn Rubchynskyi · On: R. Salenko
  10. Rīgas FS
    90'+1 Rīgas FS Card · Yellow Card
    H. Prenga

    Argument

  11. Dynamo Kyiv
    90' Dynamo Kyiv subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Andriy Yarmolenko · On: N. Voloshyn

Match Stats

Stat Dynamo Kyiv Rīgas FS
Fouls 12 13
Pass Accuracy 88% 77%
Offsides 4 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 7
Corners 5 5
Total Passes 693 287
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 3 2
xG 0.72 1.11
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 70% 30%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 613 222
Shots Inside Box 6 5
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 3 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Dynamo Kyiv's goal by O. Pikhalyonok at 76 minutes provided the turning point that secured their victory.
  • ▸ Rīgas FS made multiple substitutions in quick succession (80 and 85 minutes) to try and change the momentum, but failed to find an equalizer.