Match report
IF Elfsborg Clinch Victory Over Pafos 5-2 In UEFA Europa League
Pafos
2–5
FT
IF Elfsborg
Jul 18, 2024
In an electrifying display of football prowess, IF Elfsborg dominated Pafos to secure a decisive victory with a scoreline of 5-2. The game was marked by early setbacks for the home team, as Pafos lost João Correia to a red card in the 15th minute, setting up an uphill battle against ten men. Despite the setback, Pafos managed to level the score briefly through V. Dragomir before IF Elfsborg’s Timothy Ouma and other key players took control.
Key Facts
- • João Correia (Pafos) received a red card in the 15th minute.
- • Timothy Ouma (IF Elfsborg) scored the opening goal in the 22nd minute.
- • S. Holmén (Pafos) conceded an own goal in the 25th minute, making it 2-0 for IF Elfsborg.
- • V. Dragomir (Pafos) equalized with a goal assisted by Muamer Tanković in the 43rd minute.
- • IF Elfsborg went on to score four more goals through M. Baidoo, A. Baldursson, J. Abdullai, and A. Zeneli.
Lineups
Pafos
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 I. Ivušić (G)
- 77 João Correia (M)
- 5 David Goldar (D)
- 25 M. Name (M)
- 2 K. Pileas (M)
- 30 V. Dragomir (M)
- 6 Pedro Pelágio (M)
- 7 Bruno Felipe (M)
- 22 M. Tankovic (M)
- 11 Jajá (F)
- 10 Jairo (F)
Substitutes
- 70 M. Ilia
- 34 Diogo Dall'Igna
- 24 O. Valakari
- 27 P. Twumasi
- 45 Rafael Pontelo
- 55 A. Cikač
- 80 C. Efzona
- 93 N. Michael
- 81 G. Kolotas
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)
- 6 A. Baldursson (M)
- 19 R. Kaib (D)
- 10 M. Baidoo (M)
- 17 P. Frick (F)
- 9 A. Zeneli (M)
Substitutes
- 27 B. Zeneli
- 23 N. Hult
- 14 J. Abdullai
- 13 J. Larsson
- 18 A. Qasem
- 11 E. Guðmundsson
- 30 M. Bundgaard
- 1 M. Uppenberg
- 24 C. Jebara
- 28 N. Söderberg
Timeline
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2' IF Elfsborg Card · Yellow CardR. Kaib
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15' Pafos Card · Red CardJoão Correia
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17' IF Elfsborg Card · Yellow CardTimothy Ouma
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22' IF Elfsborg Goal · Normal GoalTimothy Ouma · Assist: R. Kaib
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25' Pafos Goal · Own GoalS. Holmén
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36' IF Elfsborg Card · Yellow CardA. Baldursson
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42' IF Elfsborg Card · Yellow CardGustav Henriksson
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43' Pafos Goal · Normal GoalV. Dragomir · Assist: Muamer Tanković
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46' IF Elfsborg subst · Substitution 1Off: Timothy Ouma · On: B. Zeneli
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46' IF Elfsborg subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Kaib · On: N. Hult
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47' IF Elfsborg Goal · Normal GoalM. Baidoo · Assist: N. Hult
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48' IF Elfsborg Goal · Normal GoalA. Baldursson · Assist: S. Hedlund
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49' Pafos subst · Substitution 1Off: Jaja · On: M. Ilia
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56' Pafos Card · Yellow CardM. Name
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57' IF Elfsborg subst · Substitution 3Off: P. Frick · On: J. Abdullai
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58' IF Elfsborg Goal · Normal GoalJ. Abdullai · Assist: M. Baidoo
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60' Pafos subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Name · On: Diogo Dall'Igna
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60' Pafos subst · Substitution 3Off: Muamer Tanković · On: O. Valakari
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62' IF Elfsborg subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Baidoo · On: Johan Larsson
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69' IF Elfsborg subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Hedlund · On: A. Qasem
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76' Pafos subst · Substitution 4Off: Bruno · On: P. Twumasi
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85' IF Elfsborg Goal · Normal GoalA. Zeneli
Match Stats
| Stat | Pafos | IF Elfsborg |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 0 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 11 | 19 |
| Corners | 4 | 10 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 13 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 3 |
| Possession | 51% | 49% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | 8 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The red card given to João Correia in the 15th minute drastically shifted momentum towards IF Elfsborg.
- ▸ IF Elfsborg capitalized on their numerical advantage, scoring three consecutive goals between the 47th and 58th minutes, effectively sealing the match.