Match report

PAOK Secures Victory Over Shamrock Rovers In Europa League

Shamrock Rovers
Shamrock Rovers
0–2
FT
PAOK
PAOK
Aug 29, 2024

PAOK secured a crucial victory over Shamrock Rovers at the Aviva Stadium on Thursday night, securing a 2-0 win in their UEFA Europa League clash. Goals from Maksim Ozdoev and Kristijan Despodov were enough to secure PAOK's place in the competition, despite Shamrock Rovers' spirited efforts.

Key Facts

  • • Shamrock Rovers 0–2 PAOK
  • • Maksim Ozdoev scored at minute 64 with an assist from Andrija Šivković
  • • Kristijan Despodov netted the second goal for PAOK at minute 75, assisted by Stefan Schwab
  • • Shamrock Rovers' Richard Towell received a yellow card in the 35th minute

Lineups

Shamrock Rovers

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Pöhls (G)
  • 6 D. Cleary (D)
  • 4 Roberto Lopes (D)
  • 11 S. Kavanagh (D)
  • 17 R. Towell (M)
  • 8 A. McEneff (M)
  • 16 G. O'Neill (M)
  • 27 C. O'Sullivan (M)
  • 21 D. Burns (F)
  • 29 J. Byrne (F)
  • 36 M. McNulty (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 D. Mândroiu
  • 10 G. Burke
  • 34 C. Noonan
  • 5 L. Grace
  • 23 N. Farrugia
  • 41 A. Noonan
  • 32 C. Dillon
  • 3 S. Hoare
  • 7 D. Watts
  • 37 M. Britton
  • 25 L. Steacy

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)
  • 27 M. Ozdoev (M)
  • 2 M. Camara (M)
  • 77 K. Despodov (M)
  • 10 T. Murg (M)
  • 14 A. Živković (M)
  • 34 T. Tissoudali (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 Taison
  • 7 G. Konstantelias
  • 22 S. Schwab
  • 9 F. Chalov
  • 55 Rafa Soares
  • 23 Joan Sastre
  • 25 K. Thymianis
  • 99 A. Tsiftsis
  • 20 Vieirinha
  • 4 K. Koulierakis
  • 54 K. Balomenos

Timeline

  1. Shamrock Rovers
    35' Shamrock Rovers Card · Yellow Card
    R. Towell
  2. PAOK
    64' PAOK Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Ozdoev · Assist: Andrija Živković
  3. Shamrock Rovers
    65' Shamrock Rovers subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. McNulty · On: D. Mandroiu
  4. Shamrock Rovers
    65' Shamrock Rovers subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Byrne · On: G. Burke
  5. Shamrock Rovers
    65' Shamrock Rovers subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Gary O'Neill · On: C. Noonan
  6. Shamrock Rovers
    65' Shamrock Rovers subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Kavanagh · On: L. Grace
  7. Shamrock Rovers
    65' Shamrock Rovers subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Darragh Burns · On: N. Farrugia
  8. PAOK
    72' PAOK subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Murg · On: Taison
  9. PAOK
    72' PAOK subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Andrija Živković · On: Giannis Konstantelias
  10. PAOK
    72' PAOK subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Ozdoev · On: S. Schwab
  11. PAOK
    72' PAOK subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Tissoudali · On: F. Chalov
  12. PAOK
    75' PAOK Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Despodov · Assist: S. Schwab
  13. PAOK
    76' PAOK subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. R. Baba · On: Rafa Soares

Match Stats

Stat Shamrock Rovers PAOK
Fouls 8 9
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 5 16
Corners 2 5
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 0 2
Shots on Target 2 10
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 4
Possession 51% 49%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 8 2
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match's momentum shifted decisively in PAOK's favor when Maksim Ozdoev found the back of the net at the 64-minute mark, breaking the deadlock and boosting team morale.
  • ▸ PAOK sealed their victory with Kristijan Despodov's goal just moments after the initial substitution spree, which saw several players from both teams exit the field.