Match report

Twente Defeats Malmo FF 3-2 in Europa League Clash

Malmo FF
Malmo FF
2–3
FT
Twente
Twente
Jan 23, 2025

Twente claimed a vital victory against Malmo FF in the UEFA Europa League, finishing off with a narrow 3-2 win. The match saw early yellow cards for both sides but Twente capitalized on their opportunities to lead with goals from Steijn and Ricky van Wolfswinkel. Despite Malmo's efforts, including two goals by Johnsen and Christiansen, Twente held firm, securing the points in a tense final stretch.

Key Facts

  • • Twente won 3-2 against Malmo FF in UEFA Europa League.
  • • Steijn scored on penalty (28'), followed by van Wolfswinkel from another spot kick (61').
  • • Gustaf Lagerbielke contributed with a goal (64') for Twente.
  • • Malmo's goals came from L. Johnsen (32', 79'). Anders Christiansen scored the second equalizer for Malmo (79').

Lineups

Malmo FF

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Ricardo Friedrich (G)
  • 17 J. Stryger Larsen (D)
  • 19 C. Rösler (D)
  • 35 N. Zätterström (D)
  • 25 Gabriel Busanello (D)
  • 23 L. Berg Johnsen (M)
  • 7 O. Rosengren (M)
  • 38 H. Bolin (M)
  • 16 O. Berg (M)
  • 22 T. Ali (M)
  • 20 E. Botheim (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 A. Christiansen
  • 34 Z. Loukili
  • 5 S. Rieks
  • 41 W. Åkesson
  • 43 G. Lajqi
  • 13 M. Olsson
  • 33 E. Makolli
  • 6 O. Lewicki
  • 30 J. Persson
  • 39 W. Nieroth Lundgren
  • 42 V. Jeppsson
  • 37 A. Skogmar

Twente

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Unnerstall (G)
  • 28 B. van Rooij (D)
  • 38 M. Bruns (D)
  • 3 G. Lagerbielke (D)
  • 34 A. Salah-Eddine (D)
  • 18 M. Vlap (M)
  • 23 M. Sadílek (M)
  • 11 D. Rots (M)
  • 14 S. Steijn (M)
  • 30 S. Ltaief (M)
  • 9 R. van Wolfswinkel (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 M. van Bergen
  • 41 G. Besselink
  • 17 A. Van Hoorenbeeck
  • 5 B. Kuipers
  • 43 R. Nijstad
  • 22 P. Tytoń
  • 25 L. Vennegoor of Hesselink
  • 29 H. Kuster
  • 37 O. Panneflek
  • 4 M. Kjølø
  • 24 J. Mesbahi
  • 21 S. Karssies

Timeline

  1. Malmo FF
    2' Malmo FF Card · Yellow Card
    C. Rosler

    Foul

  2. Twente
    9' Twente Card · Yellow Card
    D. Rots

    Foul

  3. Twente
    13' Twente Card · Yellow Card
    S. Ltaief

    Foul

  4. Twente
    28' Twente Goal · Penalty
    S. Steijn
  5. Malmo FF
    32' Malmo FF Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Johnsen
  6. Malmo FF
    44' Malmo FF Card · Yellow Card
    O. Berg

    Foul

  7. Twente
    58' Twente Var · Penalty confirmed
    M. Sadilek
  8. Malmo FF
    60' Malmo FF Card · Yellow Card
    O. Rosengren

    Foul

  9. Twente
    61' Twente Goal · Penalty
    Ricky van Wolfswinkel
  10. Malmo FF
    62' Malmo FF subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Ali · On: Anders Christiansen
  11. Twente
    64' Twente Goal · Normal Goal
    Gustaf Lagerbielke · Assist: M. Sadilek
  12. Twente
    72' Twente subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Ltaief · On: M. van Bergen
  13. Twente
    73' Twente subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Steijn · On: Gijs Besselink
  14. Malmo FF
    77' Malmo FF subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Berg · On: Z. Loukili
  15. Malmo FF
    77' Malmo FF subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Johnsen · On: Søren Rieks
  16. Malmo FF
    79' Malmo FF Goal · Normal Goal
    Anders Christiansen · Assist: Z. Loukili
  17. Malmo FF
    80' Malmo FF Card · Yellow Card
    E. Botheim

    Argument

  18. Twente
    82' Twente Card · Yellow Card
    M. van Bergen
  19. Malmo FF
    89' Malmo FF Card · Yellow Card
    Anders Christiansen

    Foul

  20. Twente
    89' Twente subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Vlap · On: A. Van Hoorenbeeck
  21. Twente
    90'+5 Twente Card · Yellow Card
    Gijs Besselink

    Time wasting

  22. Malmo FF
    90'+7 Malmo FF Card · Red Card
    Anders Christiansen

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Malmo FF Twente
Fouls 18 17
Pass Accuracy 83% 81%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 11 7
Corners 9 7
Total Passes 456 356
Yellow Cards 7 4
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 4 4
xG 0.95 2.10
Shots off Target 3 2
Possession 56% 44%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 380 287
Shots Inside Box 9 5
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 2 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Twente took an early lead through Steijn’s penalty at 28 minutes, which set the tone despite Malmo's quick equalizer.
  • ▸ The second half saw Twente regain control with two crucial penalties (61') and a goal from Lagerbielke (64'), securing their victory against a resilient Malmo.