Match report
IF Elfsborg Defeats HNK Rijeka 2-0 in Europa League
IF Elfsborg
2–0
FT
HNK Rijeka
Aug 15, 2024
IF Elfsborg emerged victorious in their UEFA Europa League clash against HNK Rijeka on Wednesday night, securing a crucial 2-0 win at home. The hosts took the lead through M. Baidoo in the second half and sealed the victory with A. Qasem's goal late in the game.
Key Facts
- • IF Elfsborg defeated HNK Rijeka 2-0
- • M. Baidoo scored at minute 68, assisted by A. Qasem
- • A. Qasem also scored in the 83rd minute, assisted by A. Zeneli
- • HNK Rijeka received four yellow cards throughout the match
Lineups
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)
- 16 T. Ouma (M)
- 23 N. Hult (D)
- 18 A. Qasem (M)
- 10 M. Baidoo (M)
- 17 P. Frick (F)
Substitutes
- 29 I. Buhari
- 9 A. Zeneli
- 7 J. Thomasen
- 24 C. Jebara
- 26 L. Richtnér
- 19 R. Kaib
- 13 J. Larsson
- 6 A. Baldursson
- 12 L. Östman
- 30 M. Bundgaard
- 1 M. Uppenberg
- 11 E. Guðmundsson
HNK Rijeka
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 13 M. Zlomislić (G)
- 30 B. Bogojević (D)
- 5 N. Galešić (D)
- 6 S. Radeljić (D)
- 34 M. Devetak (D)
- 8 D. Petrovič (M)
- 87 Marco Pašalić (M)
- 25 V. Hodža (M)
- 10 T. Fruk (M)
- 4 N. Janković (M)
- 11 F. Ivanović (F)
Substitutes
- 41 G. Rukavina
- 18 L. Selahi
- 12 E. Banda
- 7 N. Djouahra
- 27 Š. Butić
- 24 B. Burčul
- 29 A. Babić
- 28 I. Smolčić
- 45 A. Majstorović
- 21 S. Ilinković
- 1 J. Posavec
Timeline
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35' IF Elfsborg subst · Substitution 1Off: Gustav Henriksson · On: I. Buhari
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39' HNK Rijeka Card · Yellow CardT. Fruk
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56' HNK Rijeka Card · Yellow CardD. Petrovič
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58' IF Elfsborg Card · Yellow CardM. Baidoo
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61' HNK Rijeka subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Fruk · On: G. Rukavina
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66' IF Elfsborg subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Frick · On: A. Zeneli
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68' IF Elfsborg Goal · Normal GoalM. Baidoo · Assist: A. Qasem
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73' HNK Rijeka subst · Substitution 2Off: V. Hodža · On: L. Selahi
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73' HNK Rijeka subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Petrovič · On: E. Banda
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81' HNK Rijeka Card · Yellow CardN. Jankovic
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83' IF Elfsborg Card · Yellow CardS. Holmén
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83' IF Elfsborg Goal · Normal GoalA. Qasem · Assist: A. Zeneli
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84' HNK Rijeka subst · Substitution 4Off: N. Jankovic · On: N. Djouahra
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84' HNK Rijeka subst · Substitution 5Off: B. Bogojevic · On: S. Butic
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89' HNK Rijeka Card · Yellow CardM. Zlomislić
Match Stats
| Stat | IF Elfsborg | HNK Rijeka |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| 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
- ▸ IF Elfsborg took a crucial lead at minute 68 when M. Baidoo found the back of the net, setting the tone for their victory.
- ▸ A. Qasem's goal in the 83rd minute sealed IF Elfsborg's win and further demoralized HNK Rijeka, who were already struggling with multiple yellow cards.