Match report
Celje and Sabah FA Draw 3-3 in UEFA Europa League
Celje
3–3
AET
Sabah FA
Jul 17, 2025
In an enthralling UEFA Europa League encounter, both Celje and Sabah FA managed to secure a hard-fought draw with a scoreline of 3-3. The match saw intense action from start to finish as players like J. Mickels for Sabah FA and F. Kovacevic for Celje were pivotal in the scoring departments. Despite numerous attempts, neither team could clinch victory despite multiple goal-scoring opportunities.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Celje 3–3 Sabah FA
- • J. Mickels scored three goals for Sabah FA at minutes 9, 63, and 64.
- • F. Kovacevic opened the scoring with a penalty goal for Celje at minute 19.
- • D. Vuklisevic equalized for Celje at minute 49.
- • N. Iosifov secured the final equalizer for Celje in extra time at minute 108.
Lineups
Celje
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 92 S. Pokatilov
- 80 A. Zedadka
- 40 Ygor Nogueira
- 3 S. Solvet
- 5 R. Dashdamirov
- 10 A. Nuriyev
- 13 I. Lepinjica
- 6 A. Khaybulaev
- 88 K. Aliyev
- 20 J. Mickels
- 18 P. Safranko
Substitutes
- 55 N. Mehbaliyev
- 89 R. Ayyubov
- 2 A. Seydiyev
- 7 B. Letic
- 8 A. Guliev
- 11 K. Parris
- 17 T. Mutallimov
- 22 Z. Ould Khaled
- 33 U. Rakhmonaliyev
- 53 Andrey
- 70 J. Sekidika
- 99 N. Kupusovic
Sabah FA
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 21 S. Sluga
- 2 Juanjo Nieto
- 3 D. Vuklisevic
- 6 A. Tutyskinas
- 23 Z. Karnicnik
- 8 M. Kvesic
- 19 M. Zabukovnik
- 11 M. Avdyli
- 10 D. Sturm
- 9 F. Kovacevic
- 20 N. Iosifov
Substitutes
- 1 Z. Leban
- 12 L. Kolar
- 4 D. Hrka
- 5 G. Vodeb
- 7 F. Jevsenak
- 14 A. Chidi
- 16 I. Vidovic
- 17 A. Kotnik
- 24 F. Dzevahiric
- 44 L. Bejger
Timeline
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9' Sabah FA Goal · Normal GoalJ. Mickels · Assist: A. Nuriyev
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19' Celje Goal · PenaltyF. Kovacevic
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35' Celje Card · Yellow CardF. Kovacevic
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37' Sabah FA Card · Yellow CardI. Lepinjica
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41' Sabah FA Card · Yellow CardRahman Dashdamirov
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49' Celje Goal · Normal GoalD. Vuklisevic · Assist: M. Kvesic
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59' Celje subst · Substitution 1Off: Rahman Dashdamirov · On: Bojan Letić
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59' Celje subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Khaybulaev · On: Z. Ould Khaled
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59' Celje subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Aliyev · On: J. Sekidika
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63' Sabah FA Goal · Normal GoalJ. Mickels · Assist: J. Sekidika
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64' Sabah FA Goal · Normal GoalJ. Mickels
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68' Sabah FA subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Kvesic · On: A. Kotnik
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76' Sabah FA Card · Yellow CardJ. Mickels
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77' Celje subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Nuriyev · On: U. Rakhmonaliyev
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80' Sabah FA Card · Yellow CardS. Solvet
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90'+2 Celje subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Zedadka · On: A. Seydiyev
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90'+2 Sabah FA subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Avdyli · On: A. Chidi
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90'+2 Sabah FA subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Sturm · On: I. Vidovic
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102' Celje Card · Yellow CardJuanjo Nieto
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108' Celje Goal · Normal GoalN. Iosifov · Assist: A. Kotnik
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118' Celje subst · Substitution 6Off: Unknown player · On: N. Kupusovic
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118' Sabah FA subst · Substitution 4Off: N. Iosifov · On: F. Jevsenak
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119' Sabah FA subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Zabukovnik · On: D. Hrka
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119' Sabah FA subst · Substitution 6Off: Artemijus Tutyškinas · On: L. Bejger
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120'+4 Celje Card · Yellow CardS. Sluga
Match Stats
| Stat | Celje | Sabah FA |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | — | — |
| Corners | — | — |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | — | — |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | — | — |
| Possession | — | — |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Celje leveled the match with a goal from D. Vuklisevic after Sabah FA took an early lead through J. Mickels.
- ▸ Sabah FA regained the lead by scoring two quick goals within a minute in the second half, both scored by J. Mickels.
- ▸ In extra time, N. Iosifov's goal for Celje secured a dramatic draw against all odds.