Match report

HNK Rijeka Defeats Corvinul Hunedoara 1-0 in UEFA Europa League

HNK Rijeka
HNK Rijeka
1–0
FT
Corvinul Hunedoara
Corvinul Hunedoara
Aug 1, 2024

HNK Rijeka staved off Corvinul Hunedoara to secure a crucial 1-0 victory in their UEFA Europa League qualifier. The decisive goal came early from D. Petrović, assisted by F. Ivanovic at the twelfth minute. Despite multiple substitutions and a missed penalty from S. Buț of Corvinul Hunedoara, HNK Rijeka held on to their lead with strong defensive play.

Key Facts

  • Final Score: HNK Rijeka 1–0 Corvinul Hunedoara
  • Goal: D. Petrović (12') - Assisted by F. Ivanovic
  • Missed Penalty: S. Buț (76') for Corvinul Hunedoara
  • Substitutions: Multiple substitutions from both teams, including N. Galesic and Marco Pašalić for HNK Rijeka

Lineups

HNK Rijeka

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 13 M. Zlomislić (G)
  • 28 I. Smolčić (D)
  • 5 N. Galešić (D)
  • 6 S. Radeljić (D)
  • 32 M. Čabraja (D)
  • 18 L. Selahi (M)
  • 87 Marco Pašalić (M)
  • 8 D. Petrovič (M)
  • 10 T. Fruk (M)
  • 4 N. Janković (M)
  • 11 F. Ivanović (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 J. Posavec
  • 12 E. Banda
  • 30 B. Bogojević
  • 9 J. Obregón
  • 45 A. Majstorović
  • 22 N. Jakac
  • 29 A. Babić
  • 41 G. Rukavina
  • 7 N. Djouahra
  • 21 S. Ilinković
  • 27 Š. Butić

Corvinul Hunedoara

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 12 Ş. Lefter (G)
  • 10 A. Neacșa (M)
  • 6 V. Lică (D)
  • 30 A. Manolache (D)
  • 98 M. Velisar (D)
  • 11 Roger Junio (M)
  • 97 D. Hrezdac (M)
  • 31 D. Ubbink (M)
  • 7 M. Lupu (F)
  • 9 S. Buș (F)
  • 19 N. Pîrvulescu (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 A. Bradu
  • 23 I. Cărăruș
  • 27 L. Câmpan
  • 14 A. Hergheligiu
  • 26 G. Chukwu
  • 20 A. Gîrbiță
  • 33 M. Chindriș
  • 3 I. Pop
  • 15 A. Predică
  • 17 D. Grigore
  • 1 C. Blaga
  • 18 T. Mitran

Timeline

  1. HNK Rijeka
    12' HNK Rijeka Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Petrovič · Assist: F. Ivanovic
  2. Corvinul Hunedoara
    46' Corvinul Hunedoara subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Velisar · On: Antonio Bradu
  3. Corvinul Hunedoara
    49' Corvinul Hunedoara Card · Yellow Card
    S. Buș
  4. HNK Rijeka
    53' HNK Rijeka subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Zlomislić · On: J. Posavec
  5. HNK Rijeka
    73' HNK Rijeka subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Selahi · On: E. Banda
  6. HNK Rijeka
    73' HNK Rijeka subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Fruk · On: B. Bogojevic
  7. HNK Rijeka
    74' HNK Rijeka Card · Yellow Card
    J. Posavec
  8. HNK Rijeka
    75' HNK Rijeka Card · Yellow Card
    Marco Pašalić
  9. Corvinul Hunedoara
    76' Corvinul Hunedoara Goal · Missed Penalty
    S. Buș
  10. HNK Rijeka
    78' HNK Rijeka Card · Yellow Card
    N. Galesic
  11. Corvinul Hunedoara
    85' Corvinul Hunedoara subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Hrezdac · On: I. Cărăruș
  12. HNK Rijeka
    89' HNK Rijeka subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Marco Pašalić · On: J. Obregón
  13. HNK Rijeka
    89' HNK Rijeka subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Jankovic · On: A. Majstorovic
  14. Corvinul Hunedoara
    90'+1 Corvinul Hunedoara Card · Yellow Card
    Antoniu Manolache
  15. Corvinul Hunedoara
    90'+5 Corvinul Hunedoara subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Buș · On: L. Câmpan
  16. Corvinul Hunedoara
    90'+5 Corvinul Hunedoara subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Ubbink · On: A. Hergheligiu

Match Stats

Stat HNK Rijeka Corvinul Hunedoara
Fouls
Pass Accuracy
Offsides
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots
Corners
Total Passes
Yellow Cards 3 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 D. Petrović in the 12th minute set a strong tone for HNK Rijeka, providing them with an advantage they would not relinquish.
  • Corvinul Hunedoara's missed penalty by S. Buț at the 76th minute was a pivotal moment, as it could have changed the match's momentum.