Match report

PAOK Defeats Rīgas FS 2-0 in UEFA Europa League

Rīgas FS
Rīgas FS
0–2
FT
PAOK
PAOK
Nov 28, 2024

PAOK demonstrated a strong performance to defeat Rīgas FS 2-0, thanks to goals from K. Despodov and F. Chalov. The match was a crucial win for PAOK in the UEFA Europa League.

Key Facts

  • • PAOK's K. Despodov scored first at 2 minutes with an assist from Andrija Šivković.
  • • F. Chalov added a second goal for PAOK at 59 minutes, assisted by K. Despodov again.
  • • Rīgas FS made several substitutions but could not find the back of the net.

Lineups

Rīgas FS

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 40 F. Ondoa (G)
  • 2 D. Balodis (D)
  • 23 H. Prenga (D)
  • 43 Ž. Lipušček (D)
  • 11 R. Savaļnieks (M)
  • 27 A. Markhiev (M)
  • 26 S. Panič (M)
  • 18 D. Zelenkovs (M)
  • 8 L. Odisharia (M)
  • 9 J. Ikaunieks (F)
  • 17 C. Kouadio (F)

Substitutes

  • 77 L. Silagadze
  • 22 D. Lemajič
  • 21 E. Stuglis
  • 15 R. Ndjiki
  • 10 Emerson Deocleciano
  • 30 H. Njie
  • 1 P. Šteinbors
  • 3 V. Osuagwu
  • 25 P. Mareš
  • 16 S. Vilkovs

PAOK

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 42 D. Kotarski (G)
  • 19 Jonny (D)
  • 16 T. Kędziora (D)
  • 5 G. Michailidis (D)
  • 21 A. Baba (D)
  • 2 Mady Camara (M)
  • 27 M. Ozdoev (M)
  • 77 K. Despodov (M)
  • 7 G. Konstantelias (M)
  • 14 A. Živković (M)
  • 9 F. Chalov (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 O. Colley
  • 34 T. Tissoudali
  • 47 S. Shoretire
  • 23 Joan Sastre
  • 25 K. Thymianis
  • 41 D. Monastirlis
  • 54 K. Balomenos
  • 90 D. Kottas

Timeline

  1. PAOK
    2' PAOK Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Despodov · Assist: Andrija Živković
  2. Rīgas FS
    28' Rīgas FS subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Markhiev · On: L. Silagadze
  3. PAOK
    46' PAOK subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ioannis Michailidis · On: O. Colley
  4. PAOK
    47' PAOK Card · Yellow Card
    M. Camara

    Foul

  5. PAOK
    59' PAOK Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Chalov · Assist: K. Despodov
  6. PAOK
    66' PAOK subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Chalov · On: T. Tissoudali
  7. Rīgas FS
    70' Rīgas FS subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Prenga · On: E. Stuglis
  8. PAOK
    81' PAOK subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Despodov · On: S. Shoretire
  9. PAOK
    81' PAOK subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Jonny Otto · On: J. Sastre
  10. PAOK
    86' PAOK subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Giannis Konstantelias · On: K. Thymianis

Match Stats

Stat Rīgas FS PAOK
Fouls 11 9
Pass Accuracy 83% 87%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 15
Corners 6 5
Total Passes 451 544
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 3 6
xG 0.52 1.61
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 46% 54%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 373 471
Shots Inside Box 6 9
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 2 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ K. Despodov's early goal in the 2nd minute set a dominant tone for PAOK, establishing an early lead.
  • ▸ F. Chalov's second goal at 59 minutes confirmed PAOK's dominance and sealed the victory against Rīgas FS.