Match report
HNK Rijeka Stuns IF Elfsborg with a Late Equalizer in Europa League
HNK Rijeka
1–1
FT
IF Elfsborg
Aug 8, 2024
HNK Rijeka and IF Elfsborg fought to a 1-1 stalemate in their UEFA Europa League encounter, with J. Abdullai giving the visitors an early lead before N. Galesic leveled for HNK Rijeka in stoppage time.
Key Facts
- • J. Abdullai scored for IF Elfsborg at minute 24, assisted by A. Zeneli.
- • N. Galesic equalized for HNK Rijeka in the 45th minute of extra time, with an assist from N. Jankovic.
- • IF Elfsborg received four yellow cards and one red card (J. Abdullai).
- • HNK Rijeka had two players receive yellow cards.
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)
- 25 V. Hodža (M)
- 87 Marco Pašalić (M)
- 8 D. Petrovič (M)
- 10 T. Fruk (M)
- 4 N. Janković (M)
- 11 F. Ivanović (F)
Substitutes
- 41 G. Rukavina
- 30 B. Bogojević
- 27 Š. Butić
- 18 L. Selahi
- 45 A. Majstorović
- 12 E. Banda
- 24 B. Burčul
- 29 A. Babić
- 1 J. Posavec
- 21 S. Ilinković
- 7 N. Djouahra
- 34 M. Devetak
IF Elfsborg
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 31 I. Pettersson (G)
- 8 S. Holmén (D)
- 4 G. Henriksson (D)
- 2 T. Yegbe (D)
- 15 S. Hedlund (M)
- 27 B. Zeneli (M)
- 6 A. Baldursson (M)
- 23 N. Hult (D)
- 14 J. Abdullai (F)
- 10 M. Baidoo (M)
- 9 A. Zeneli (M)
Substitutes
- 17 P. Frick
- 7 J. Thomasen
- 18 A. Qasem
- 29 I. Buhari
- 12 L. Östman
- 13 J. Larsson
- 26 L. Richtnér
- 1 M. Uppenberg
- 11 E. Guðmundsson
- 24 C. Jebara
- 19 R. Kaib
- 30 M. Bundgaard
Timeline
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8' IF Elfsborg Card · Yellow CardJ. Abdullai
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24' IF Elfsborg Goal · Normal GoalJ. Abdullai · Assist: A. Zeneli
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31' IF Elfsborg Card · Yellow CardA. Baldursson
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36' IF Elfsborg Card · Yellow CardS. Holmén
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40' HNK Rijeka Card · Yellow CardMarco Pašalić
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45'+2 HNK Rijeka Goal · Normal GoalN. Galesic · Assist: N. Jankovic
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46' IF Elfsborg subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Zeneli · On: P. Frick
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50' IF Elfsborg Card · Yellow CardT. Yegbe
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56' IF Elfsborg Card · Yellow CardJ. Abdullai
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56' IF Elfsborg Card · Red CardJ. Abdullai
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60' IF Elfsborg subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Baldursson · On: J. Thomasen
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62' HNK Rijeka subst · Substitution 1Off: V. Hodža · On: G. Rukavina
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62' HNK Rijeka subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Čabraja · On: B. Bogojevic
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73' HNK Rijeka subst · Substitution 3Off: Marco Pašalić · On: S. Butic
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73' HNK Rijeka subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Petrovič · On: L. Selahi
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78' IF Elfsborg subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Baidoo · On: A. Qasem
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80' HNK Rijeka Card · Yellow CardG. Rukavina
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81' HNK Rijeka subst · Substitution 5Off: T. Fruk · On: A. Majstorovic
Match Stats
| Stat | HNK Rijeka | IF Elfsborg |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | — | — |
| Corners | — | — |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 5 |
| 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 J. Abdullai put IF Elfsborg in control, but the dismissal of Abdullai for a second yellow card at minute 56 shifted momentum.
- ▸ N. Galesic's late equalizer in stoppage time secured a point for HNK Rijeka, maintaining their home advantage.