Match report

IF Elfsborg Defeats Pafos 3-0 in UEFA Europa League

IF Elfsborg
IF Elfsborg
3–0
FT
Pafos
Pafos
Jul 11, 2024

IF Elfsborg delivered an impressive performance to defeat Pafos 3-0 in their UEFA Europa League clash. The Swedes capitalized on early opportunities with a goal from B. Zeneli, followed by a red card against Matías Melluso which shifted the momentum in favor of IF Elfsborg. N. Hult and P. Frick added crucial goals to seal the victory for the hosts.

Key Facts

  • • IF Elfsborg defeated Pafos 3-0 in the UEFA Europa League.
  • • B. Zeneli scored the opening goal at minute 9.
  • • Matías Melluso received a red card and was sent off for Pafos at minute 58.
  • • N. Hult found the net to make it 2-0 at minute 59.
  • • P. Frick sealed the victory with a third goal at minute 82.

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)
  • 16 T. Ouma (M)
  • 27 B. Zeneli (M)
  • 23 N. Hult (D)
  • 18 A. Qasem (M)
  • 10 M. Baidoo (M)
  • 9 A. Zeneli (M)

Substitutes

  • 17 P. Frick
  • 6 A. Baldursson
  • 19 R. Kaib
  • 24 C. Jebara
  • 28 N. Söderberg
  • 13 J. Larsson
  • 14 J. Abdullai
  • 11 E. Guðmundsson
  • 30 M. Bundgaard
  • 1 M. Uppenberg

Pafos

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 I. Ivušić (G)
  • 77 João Correia (M)
  • 5 David Goldar (D)
  • 4 J. Kvída (D)
  • 3 M. Melluso (D)
  • 25 M. Name (M)
  • 6 Pedro Pelágio (M)
  • 22 M. Tankovic (M)
  • 30 V. Dragomir (M)
  • 7 Bruno Felipe (M)
  • 10 Jairo (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 O. Valakari
  • 2 K. Pileas
  • 70 M. Ilia
  • 11 Jajá
  • 80 C. Efzona
  • 34 Diogo Dall'Igna
  • 81 G. Kolotas
  • 27 P. Twumasi
  • 93 N. Michael

Timeline

  1. IF Elfsborg
    9' IF Elfsborg Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Zeneli
  2. IF Elfsborg
    12' IF Elfsborg Card · Yellow Card
    Timothy Ouma
  3. Pafos
    26' Pafos Card · Yellow Card
    Matías Melluso
  4. Pafos
    38' Pafos Card · Yellow Card
    Jairo da Silva
  5. Pafos
    46' Pafos subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Name · On: O. Valakari
  6. Pafos
    58' Pafos Card · Yellow Card
    Matías Melluso
  7. Pafos
    58' Pafos Card · Red Card
    Matías Melluso
  8. IF Elfsborg
    59' IF Elfsborg Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Hult
  9. Pafos
    60' Pafos subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Muamer Tanković · On: K. Pileas
  10. IF Elfsborg
    65' IF Elfsborg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Qasem · On: P. Frick
  11. IF Elfsborg
    65' IF Elfsborg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Timothy Ouma · On: A. Baldursson
  12. IF Elfsborg
    71' IF Elfsborg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Hedlund · On: R. Kaib
  13. IF Elfsborg
    72' IF Elfsborg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Zeneli · On: C. Jebara
  14. Pafos
    79' Pafos subst · Substitution 3
    Off: João Correia · On: M. Ilia
  15. Pafos
    79' Pafos subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Jairo da Silva · On: Jaja
  16. IF Elfsborg
    82' IF Elfsborg Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Frick · Assist: M. Baidoo
  17. IF Elfsborg
    83' IF Elfsborg subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Zeneli · On: N. Söderberg
  18. IF Elfsborg
    90'+5 IF Elfsborg Card · Yellow Card
    A. Baldursson

Match Stats

Stat IF Elfsborg Pafos
Fouls — —
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides — —
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots — —
Corners — —
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 2 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

  • ▸ IF Elfsborg's early lead through B. Zeneli set the tone for their dominant performance.
  • ▸ The red card received by Matías Melluso marked a critical turning point, allowing IF Elfsborg to control the game with numerical superiority.