Match report
Rīgas FS Defeats Apoel Nicosia 2-1 in Europa League
Rīgas FS
2–1
FT
Apoel Nicosia
Aug 22, 2024
Rīgas FS stunned Apoel Nicosia in their Europa League clash, securing a hard-fought victory at home with a final score of 2-1. Goals from C. Kouadio and J. Ikaunieks gave Rīgas an early lead before Youssef El Arabi's late strike for Apoel. The match featured multiple substitutions and key turning points that kept the crowd on edge.
Key Facts
- • Rīgas FS: 2 goals, scored by C. Kouadio (31') and J. Ikaunieks (45'+1)
- • Apoel Nicosia: 1 goal, scored by Youssef El Arabi (51')
- • Yellow Cards: H. Prenga (Rīgas FS), Marquinhos (Apoel Nicosia), L. Odisharia (Rīgas FS), I. Chebake (Apoel Nicosia)
- • Substitutions included M. Meyer for Corbu and R. Savalnieks replacing D. Zelenkovs in the latter stages
Lineups
Rīgas FS
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 40 F. Ondoa (G)
- 23 H. Prenga (D)
- 2 D. Balodis (D)
- 43 Ž. Lipušček (D)
- 11 R. Savaļnieks (D)
- 27 A. Markhiev (M)
- 26 S. Panič (M)
- 25 P. Mareš (D)
- 9 J. Ikaunieks (M)
- 7 I. Diomandé (F)
- 17 C. Kouadio (M)
Substitutes
- 3 V. Osuagwu
- 18 D. Zelenkovs
- 49 M. Ķigurs
- 8 L. Odisharia
- 10 Emerson Deocleciano
- 77 L. Silagadze
- 30 H. Njie
- 21 E. Stuglis
- 1 P. Šteinbors
- 16 S. Vilkovs
- 15 R. Ndjiki
Apoel Nicosia
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 27 V. Belec (G)
- 16 M. Sušić (D)
- 70 G. Kostadinov (M)
- 5 L. Dvali (D)
- 19 Xavi Quintillà (D)
- 29 I. Chebake (D)
- 8 Sergio Tejera (M)
- 10 Marquinhos (M)
- 7 M. Meyer (M)
- 9 Y. El-Arabi (F)
- 11 A. Donis (M)
Substitutes
- 30 M. Corbu
- 20 S. Dražić
- 23 P. Kattirtzis
- 18 G. Satsias
- 35 P. Polycarpou
- 34 K. Laifis
- 4 Cipriano
- 22 A. Christodoulou
- 78 S. Michos
Timeline
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3' Rīgas FS Card · Yellow CardH. Prenga
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31' Rīgas FS Goal · Normal GoalC. Kouadio · Assist: J. Ikaunieks
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45'+1 Rīgas FS Goal · PenaltyJ. Ikaunieks
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51' Apoel Nicosia Goal · Normal GoalY. El Arabi
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58' Rīgas FS subst · Substitution 1Off: I. Diomandé · On: V. Osuagwu
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68' Apoel Nicosia subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Meyer · On: M. Corbu
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71' Apoel Nicosia Card · Yellow CardMarquinhos
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73' Rīgas FS subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Savalnieks · On: D. Zelenkovs
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74' Rīgas FS subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Kouadio · On: M. Kigurs
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80' Apoel Nicosia subst · Substitution 2Off: Marquinhos · On: S. Dražić
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82' Rīgas FS subst · Substitution 4Off: P. Mares · On: L. Odisharia
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83' Rīgas FS subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Markhiev · On: Emerson Deocleciano
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89' Rīgas FS Card · Yellow CardL. Odisharia
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90'+2 Apoel Nicosia Card · Yellow CardI. Chebake
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90'+2 Apoel Nicosia subst · Substitution 3Off: Sergio Tejera · On: P. Kattirtzis
Match Stats
| Stat | Rīgas FS | Apoel Nicosia |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | — | — |
| Corners | — | — |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | — | — |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | — | — |
| Possession | — | — |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ C. Kouadio's early goal set the tone for Rīgas FS, giving them a crucial lead before half-time.
- ▸ J. Ikaunieks' penalty just after halftime extended their advantage and seemed to break Apoel's morale temporarily.