Match report
Celje Holds Off AEK Larnaca in UEFA Europa League Thriller (1-1)
Celje
1–1
FT
AEK Larnaca
Jul 24, 2025
Celje and AEK Larnaca played to a 1-1 draw in an intense UEFA Europa League match. Celje's F. Kovacevic opened the scoring from the penalty spot, only for AEK Larnaca's H. Milicevic to equalize shortly after with another penalty. Despite multiple yellow cards and substitutions, neither side could find a winner.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Celje 1-1 AEK Larnaca
- • F. Kovacevic (Celje) scored the opening penalty in the 28th minute.
- • H. Milicevic (AEK Larnaca) equalized with a penalty in the 53rd minute.
- • Five yellow cards were issued throughout the match, two to Celje and three to AEK Larnaca.
Lineups
Celje
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 Z. Leban (G)
- 2 Juanjo Nieto (D)
- 23 Z. Karnicnik (D)
- 3 D. Vuklisevic (D)
- 6 A. Tutyskinas (D)
- 19 M. Zabukovnik (M)
- 8 M. Kvesic (M)
- 17 A. Kotnik (F)
- 20 N. Iosifov (M)
- 10 D. Sturm (M)
- 9 F. Kovacevic (F)
Substitutes
- 12 L. Kolar
- 4 D. Hrka
- 5 G. Vodeb
- 7 F. Jevsenak
- 11 M. Avdyli
- 14 A. Chidi
- 16 I. Vidovic
- 24 F. Dzevahiric
- 44 L. Bejger
AEK Larnaca
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Starting XI
- 1 Z. Alomerovic (G)
- 22 G. Ekpolo (D)
- 15 H. Milicevic (D)
- 27 V. Roberge (D)
- 14 A. Garcia (D)
- 8 M. Rohden (M)
- 7 Ledes Gustavo (M)
- 17 P. Pons (M)
- 18 Y. Chacon (M)
- 10 W. Rubio (M)
- 19 K. Angielski (F)
Substitutes
- 51 A. Paraskevas
- 99 D. Demetriou
- 2 P. Ioannou
- 6 Jimmy Suarez
- 21 Miramon
- 24 Danny Henriques
- 35 C. Thoma
- 36 C. Loukaidis
- 37 D. Gerasimou
- 41 Mathias Gonzalez
- 44 K. Evripidou
Timeline
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21' Celje Card · Yellow CardŽan Karničnik
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27' AEK Larnaca Card · Yellow CardValentin Roberge
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28' Celje Goal · PenaltyF. Kovacevic
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40' AEK Larnaca Card · Yellow CardYerson Chacón
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53' AEK Larnaca Goal · PenaltyH. Milicevic
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62' Celje Card · Yellow CardM. Kvesic
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64' Celje subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Sturm · On: M. Avdyli
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73' Celje Card · Yellow CardZan Luk Leban
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80' AEK Larnaca subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Angielski · On: Jimmy Suarez
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83' AEK Larnaca subst · Substitution 2Off: Ángel García · On: Danny Henriques
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85' AEK Larnaca Card · Yellow CardDanny Henriques
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89' Celje subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Kotnik · On: A. Chidi
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90'+2 AEK Larnaca subst · Substitution 3Off: W. Rubio · On: C. Loukaidis
Match Stats
| Stat | Celje | AEK Larnaca |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | — | — |
| Corners | — | — |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | — | — |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | — | — |
| Possession | — | — |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ F. Kovacevic's early penalty gave Celje a crucial lead in the 28th minute.
- ▸ H. Milicevic's equalizing penalty for AEK Larnaca in the 53rd minute shifted momentum back towards the visitors.