Match report
Shelbourne Upsets HNK Rijeka 2-1 in Europa League Qualifier
HNK Rijeka
1–2
FT
Shelbourne
Aug 6, 2025
Shelbourne stunned HNK Rijeka with a 2-1 victory in the UEFA Europa League qualifier, securing a crucial away win. Despite Nemanja Jankovic's penalty for HNK Rijeka early in the second half, goals from S. Bone and J. Martin ensured Shelbourne's triumph.
Key Facts
- • Final score: HNK Rijeka 1–2 Shelbourne
- • Goals scored by Nemanja Jankovic (penalty) for HNK Rijeka, S. Bone and J. Martin for Shelbourne
- • Key substitutions included Mladen Devetak in for HNK Rijeka at the half-time mark, as well as A. Juric and A. Gojak later on
Lineups
HNK Rijeka
Formation: 4-5-1
Starting XI
- 13 M. Zlomislic (G)
- 22 A. Orec (D)
- 45 A. Majstorovic (D)
- 6 S. Radeljic (D)
- 34 M. Devetak (D)
- 20 M. Ndockyt (M)
- 4 N. Jankovic (M)
- 14 A. Gojak (M)
- 26 T. Dantas (M)
- 27 S. Butic (F)
- 77 A. Juric (F)
Substitutes
- 99 A. Todorovic
- 2 L. Kitin
- 9 D. Cop
- 17 L. Menalo
- 21 S. Ilinkovic
- 23 J. Lasickas
- 25 D. Thaqi
- 51 A. Husic
- 64 D. Yankov
- 87 D. Kreilach
Shelbourne
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 13 W. Speel (G)
- 25 M. Mbeng (D)
- 29 P. Barrett (D)
- 15 S. Bone (D)
- 4 K. Ledwidge (D)
- 7 H. Wood (F)
- 6 J. Lunney (M)
- 18 J. Norris (D)
- 23 K. McInroy
- 9 S. Boyd
- 11 A. Odubeko (F)
Substitutes
- 19 L. Healy
- 73 F. Moylan
- 2 S. Gannon
- 5 E. Chapman
- 8 M. Coyle
- 10 J. Martin
- 14 A. Coote
- 17 D. Kelly
- 22 S. Moore
- 24 L. Temple
- 27 E. Caffrey
Timeline
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19' Shelbourne subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Boyd · On: J. Martin
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46' HNK Rijeka subst · Substitution 1Off: Mladen Devetak · On: J. Lasickas
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46' Shelbourne subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Odubeko · On: D. Kelly
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56' HNK Rijeka Goal · PenaltyN. Jankovic
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58' Shelbourne Goal · Normal GoalS. Bone · Assist: J. Norris
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69' HNK Rijeka subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Juric · On: D. Cop
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69' HNK Rijeka subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Gojak · On: L. Menalo
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70' Shelbourne Goal · Normal GoalJ. Martin · Assist: H. Wood
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75' HNK Rijeka subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Butic · On: D. Yankov
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77' Shelbourne subst · Substitution 3Off: H. Wood · On: E. Chapman
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86' Shelbourne subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Mbeng · On: S. Gannon
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86' Shelbourne subst · Substitution 5Off: K. McInroy · On: M. Coyle
Match Stats
| Stat | HNK Rijeka | Shelbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 7 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | — | — |
| Corners | 6 | 1 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 1 |
| Possession | 68% | 32% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Nemanja Jankovic's penalty goal for HNK Rijeka at 56' provided a brief lead but was quickly countered by Shelbourne’s equalizer through S. Bone just two minutes later.
- ▸ J. Martin's decisive goal in the 70th minute shifted momentum decisively in favor of Shelbourne, securing their victory over the Croatian side.