Match report
Maccabi Tel Aviv Defeats Hamrun Spartans 2-1 in Europa League
Hamrun Spartans
1–2
FT
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Aug 5, 2025
Maccabi Tel Aviv narrowly edged out Hamrun Spartans with a 2-1 win at home, marking an important start to their UEFA Europa League campaign. The Maltese team held strong initially but couldn't maintain the lead after conceding two crucial goals late in the match.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Hamrun Spartans 1–2 Maccabi Tel Aviv
- • N. Koffi scored a penalty for Hamrun Spartans at minute 71
- • R. Revivo equalized for Maccabi Tel Aviv at minute 79
- • E. Madmon secured the victory for Maccabi Tel Aviv with a goal in injury time (minute 90+1)
Lineups
Hamrun Spartans
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Starting XI
- 1 H. Bonello (G)
- 94 R. Camenzuli (M)
- 13 V. Polito (D)
- 27 O. Bjelicic (M)
- 10 J. Mbong (M)
- 9 S. Thioune (F)
- 20 J. Cadjenovic (M)
- 25 Ederson (M)
- 2 Rafael Compri (D)
- 24 A. Coric (M)
- 19 N. Koffi (F)
Substitutes
- 98 Celio
- 3 N. Micallef
- 5 S. Xerri
- 6 D. Letherby
- 8 M. Garcia
- 16 S. Camilleri
- 28 R. Mihana
- 33 D. Simkus
- 47 M. El Fanis
- 77 M. Hadzi
- 91 Emerson
- 99 S. Meijer
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Formation: 3-5-1-1
Starting XI
- 90 R. Mishpati (G)
- 6 T. Asante (D)
- 18 N. Stojic (D)
- 5 M. Camara (D)
- 11 S. Jehezkel (D)
- 42 D. Peretz (M)
- 28 I. Sissokho (M)
- 36 I. Shahar (M)
- 3 R. Revivo (D)
- 10 Weslley Patati (M)
- 98 I. Nicolaescu (F)
Substitutes
- 50 I. Trau
- 51 S. Saadia
- 4 Heitor
- 9 D. Turgeman
- 13 R. Shlomo
- 14 D. Gropper
- 15 Y. Malede
- 19 E. Madmon
- 21 N. Ben Harush
- 23 B. Lederman
- 30 I. Noy
- 77 O. Davida
Timeline
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9' Maccabi Tel Aviv Card · Yellow CardI. Nicolaescu
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13' Hamrun Spartans Card · Yellow CardOgnjen Bjeličić
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46' Maccabi Tel Aviv subst · Substitution 1Off: I. Shahar · On: E. Madmon
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52' Maccabi Tel Aviv Card · Yellow CardIssouf Sissokho
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63' Hamrun Spartans subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Coric · On: D. Simkus
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63' Maccabi Tel Aviv subst · Substitution 2Off: I. Nicolaescu · On: D. Turgeman
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63' Maccabi Tel Aviv subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Jehezkel · On: O. Davida
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71' Hamrun Spartans Goal · PenaltyN. Koffi
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79' Maccabi Tel Aviv Goal · Normal GoalR. Revivo
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80' Hamrun Spartans subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Thioune · On: M. El Fanis
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81' Hamrun Spartans subst · Substitution 4Off: N. Koffi · On: S. Meijer
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82' Maccabi Tel Aviv subst · Substitution 4Off: Weslley Patati · On: I. Noy
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83' Maccabi Tel Aviv subst · Substitution 5Off: Mohamed Camara · On: R. Shlomo
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85' Maccabi Tel Aviv Card · Yellow CardNemanja Stojić
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88' Hamrun Spartans subst · Substitution 5Off: Ederson · On: M. Garcia
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90'+1 Hamrun Spartans Card · Yellow CardEmerson
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90' Maccabi Tel Aviv Goal · Normal GoalE. Madmon
Match Stats
| Stat | Hamrun Spartans | Maccabi Tel Aviv |
|---|---|---|
| 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
- ▸ The turning point of the game came when Nemanja Stojić was issued a yellow card, reducing Maccabi's attacking options and allowing Hamrun Spartans to equalize through N. Koffi’s penalty at minute 71.
- ▸ Maccabi Tel Aviv regained momentum and scored two quick goals by Revivo (minute 79) and Madmon (injury time, minute 90+1), sealing the victory.