Match report
AEK Larnaca Defeats Celje 2-1 in UEFA Europa League Clash
AEK Larnaca
2–1
FT
Celje
Jul 31, 2025
AEK Larnaca secured victory against Celje with a 2-1 result in the UEFA Europa League. The match was characterized by early goals and late drama, with Yerson Chacón and Ángel García scoring for AEK Larnaca while Miran Kvesic replied for Celje.
Key Facts
- • AEK Larnaca: 2 Goals (Yerson Chacón, Ángel García)
- • Celje: 1 Goal (Miran Kvesic)
- • Yellow Cards: M. Avdyli (Celje), Jimmy Suarez (AEK Larnaca)
- • Substitutions: AEK Larnaca made multiple changes including D. Sturm and I. Vidovic
- • Competition: UEFA Europa League
Lineups
AEK Larnaca
Formation: 4-1-3-2
Starting XI
- 1 Z. Leban
- 2 Juanjo Nieto
- 23 Z. Karnicnik
- 3 D. Vuklisevic
- 6 A. Tutyskinas
- 19 M. Zabukovnik
- 17 A. Kotnik
- 11 M. Avdyli
- 8 M. Kvesic
- 20 N. Iosifov
- 9 F. Kovacevic
Substitutes
- 12 L. Kolar
- 25 T. Zorko
- 4 D. Hrka
- 5 G. Vodeb
- 7 F. Jevsenak
- 10 D. Sturm
- 14 A. Chidi
- 16 I. Vidovic
- 24 F. Dzevahiric
- 38 Z. Zuzek
- 44 L. Bejger
Celje
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 Z. Alomerovic
- 22 G. Ekpolo
- 15 H. Milicevic
- 27 V. Roberge
- 14 A. Garcia
- 7 Ledes Gustavo
- 17 P. Pons
- 8 M. Rohden
- 18 Y. Chacon
- 19 K. Angielski
- 9 D. Ivanovic
Substitutes
- 51 A. Paraskevas
- 99 D. Demetriou
- 2 P. Ioannou
- 6 Jimmy Suarez
- 21 Miramon
- 24 Danny Henriques
- 29 G. Naoum
- 35 C. Thoma
- 36 C. Loukaidis
- 37 D. Gerasimou
- 41 Mathias Gonzalez
- 93 J. Gnali
Timeline
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40' Celje Card · Yellow CardM. Avdyli
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43' AEK Larnaca Goal · Normal GoalYerson Chacón · Assist: K. Angielski
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46' AEK Larnaca subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Avdyli · On: D. Sturm
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46' AEK Larnaca subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Vuklisevic · On: L. Bejger
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53' Celje subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Rohden · On: Jimmy Suarez
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67' AEK Larnaca Goal · Normal GoalÁngel García · Assist: Yerson Chacón
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79' AEK Larnaca subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Kotnik · On: I. Vidovic
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82' AEK Larnaca Card · Yellow CardJimmy Suarez
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85' Celje subst · Substitution 4Off: Ángel García · On: J. Gnali
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85' AEK Larnaca subst · Substitution 5Off: N. Iosifov · On: A. Chidi
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85' Celje subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Ivanovic · On: Miramon
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85' Celje subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Angielski · On: C. Loukaidis
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88' Celje Goal · Normal GoalM. Kvesic · Assist: A. Chidi
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90' Celje subst · Substitution 5Off: Yerson Chacón · On: Danny Henriques
Match Stats
| Stat | AEK Larnaca | Celje |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | — | — |
| Corners | — | — |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | — | — |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | — | — |
| Possession | — | — |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Yerson Chacón opened the scoring for AEK Larnaca at 43 minutes, setting the tone early in the match.
- ▸ Ángel García doubled AEK's lead at 67 minutes, seemingly securing victory despite Celje's late push.
- ▸ Miran Kvesic scored a consolation goal for Celje at 88 minutes but it wasn't enough to turn the game around.