Match report

IF Elfsborg Defeats Qarabag 1-0 in UEFA Europa League

IF Elfsborg
IF Elfsborg
1–0
FT
Qarabag
Qarabag
Dec 12, 2024

IF Elfsborg narrowly defeated Qarabag with a single goal from A. Qasem at the 57th minute, marking a crucial win for them in the UEFA Europa League. Despite several yellow cards and numerous substitutions by both teams, IF Elfsborg managed to hold off their opponents.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: IF Elfsborg 1-0 Qarabag
  • • Goal scorer: A. Qasem (57th minute)
  • • Assist provider: B. Zeneli
  • • Qarabag players carded: B. Huseynov, Juninho Vieira, M. Janković

Lineups

IF Elfsborg

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 31 I. Pettersson (G)
  • 8 S. Holmén (D)
  • 29 I. Buhari (D)
  • 2 T. Yegbe (D)
  • 15 S. Hedlund (M)
  • 27 B. Zeneli (M)
  • 16 T. Ouma (M)
  • 23 N. Hult (M)
  • 9 A. Zeneli (F)
  • 10 M. Baidoo (F)
  • 18 A. Qasem (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 G. Rapp
  • 12 E. Holten
  • 19 R. Kaib
  • 4 G. Henriksson
  • 26 L. Richtnér
  • 5 F. Aronsson
  • 13 J. Larsson
  • 30 M. Bundgaard
  • 1 M. Uppenberg
  • 28 L. Östman
  • 14 J. Abdullai
  • 7 J. Thomasen

Qarabag

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 99 M. Kochalski (G)
  • 29 M. Vešović (D)
  • 2 Matheus Silva (D)
  • 55 B. Hüseynov (D)
  • 44 E. Cəfərquliyev (D)
  • 8 M. Janković (M)
  • 6 Júlio Romão (M)
  • 21 O. Kashchuk (M)
  • 7 Y. Benzia (M)
  • 10 A. Zoubir (M)
  • 18 Juninho (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 Leandro Andrade
  • 11 E. Addai
  • 27 T. Bayramov
  • 66 Patrick Andrade
  • 90 N. Axundzadə
  • 97 F. Buntić
  • 20 R. Almeyda
  • 12 S. Məmmədzadə
  • 22 M. Qurbanlı
  • 30 A. Hüseynov

Timeline

  1. IF Elfsborg
    57' IF Elfsborg Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Qasem · Assist: B. Zeneli
  2. Qarabag
    60' Qarabag Card · Yellow Card
    B. Huseynov

    Foul

  3. Qarabag
    66' Qarabag subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Kashchuk · On: Leandro Andrade
  4. IF Elfsborg
    70' IF Elfsborg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Zeneli · On: G. Rapp
  5. Qarabag
    77' Qarabag subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Romao · On: E. Addai
  6. IF Elfsborg
    77' IF Elfsborg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Qasem · On: R. Kaib
  7. Qarabag
    78' Qarabag subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Vešović · On: T. Bayramov
  8. Qarabag
    79' Qarabag Card · Yellow Card
    Juninho Vieira

    Argument

  9. Qarabag
    86' Qarabag Card · Yellow Card
    M. Janković

    Foul

  10. Qarabag
    86' Qarabag subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Janković · On: Patrick Andrade
  11. Qarabag
    86' Qarabag subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Cəfərquliyev · On: Nariman Akhundzade

Match Stats

Stat IF Elfsborg Qarabag
Fouls 20 7
Pass Accuracy 71% 89%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 14
Corners 2 4
Total Passes 287 670
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 2 6
Shots on Target 3 2
xG 1.52 1.02
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 30% 70%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 205 594
Shots Inside Box 7 8
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 2 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ 57th minute: A. Qasem's goal for IF Elfsborg gave them a crucial lead which they maintained until the end of the match.
  • ▸ 60th to 86th minutes: Multiple substitutions and yellow cards for Qarabag disrupted their momentum, allowing IF Elfsborg to solidify their defense.