Match report

PAOK Draws with Brann 1-1 in UEFA Europa League

PAOK
PAOK
1–1
FT
Brann
Brann
Nov 27, 2025

In an exciting UEFA Europa League encounter on November 27th, PAOK managed to hold off Brann, resulting in a 1-1 draw at the end of the game. L. Ivanusec put PAOK ahead with a well-timed goal, but E. Kornvig's late equalizer ensured that both teams left the field with a point.

Key Facts

  • • L. Ivanusec scored for PAOK in the 64th minute.
  • • E. Kornvig equalized for Brann in the 89th minute.
  • • Both teams received yellow cards: Jacob Lungi Sørensen (Brann, 11') and L. Ivanusec (PAOK, 53').
  • • Kostadin Despodov was shown a yellow card for PAOK due to an argument in the final minute.

Lineups

PAOK

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Pavlenka (G)
  • 3 J. Kenny (D)
  • 16 T. Kedziora (D)
  • 5 G. Michailidis (D)
  • 21 A. R. Baba (D)
  • 22 A. Bianco (M)
  • 8 S. Meite (M)
  • 14 A. Zivkovic (M)
  • 18 L. Ivanusec (M)
  • 11 Taison (M)
  • 7 G. Giakoumakis (F)

Substitutes

  • 41 D. Monastirlis
  • 99 A. Tsiftsis
  • 4 A. Vogliacco
  • 6 D. Lovren
  • 9 F. Chalov
  • 23 J. Sastre
  • 25 K. Thymianis
  • 27 M. Ozdoev
  • 32 G. Taylor
  • 52 D. Chatsidis
  • 56 A. Mythou
  • 77 K. Despodov

Brann

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Dyngeland (G)
  • 26 E. Fauske Helland (D)
  • 3 F. Knudsen (D)
  • 6 J. Sery Larsen (D)
  • 20 V. Dragsnes (D)
  • 10 E. Kornvig (M)
  • 18 J. Sorensen (M)
  • 19 E. Gudmundsson (M)
  • 14 U. Mathisen (F)
  • 29 N. Holm (F)
  • 9 N. Castro (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 M. Klausen
  • 4 N. Boakye
  • 7 M. Hansen
  • 11 B. Finne
  • 17 J. Soltvedt
  • 21 D. De Roeve
  • 23 T. Pedersen
  • 27 M. Sande
  • 32 M. Haaland
  • 41 L. Remmem

Timeline

  1. Brann
    11' Brann Card · Yellow Card
    Jacob Lungi Sørensen

    Foul

  2. PAOK
    53' PAOK Card · Yellow Card
    L. Ivanusec

    Foul

  3. PAOK
    62' PAOK subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Bianco · On: M. Ozdoev
  4. PAOK
    64' PAOK Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Ivanusec · Assist: Taison
  5. Brann
    72' Brann subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ulrik Mathisen · On: B. Finne
  6. Brann
    72' Brann subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Japhet Sery Larsen · On: D. De Roeve
  7. Brann
    72' Brann subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Castro · On: M. Haaland
  8. Brann
    77' Brann subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Gudmundsson · On: T. Pedersen
  9. PAOK
    79' PAOK subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Taison · On: K. Despodov
  10. PAOK
    84' PAOK subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Giakoumakis · On: F. Chalov
  11. Brann
    87' Brann subst · Substitution 5
    Off: V. Dragsnes · On: Joachim Soltvedt
  12. Brann
    89' Brann Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Kornvig · Assist: Joachim Soltvedt
  13. PAOK
    90'+1 PAOK Card · Yellow Card
    K. Despodov

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat PAOK Brann
Fouls 12 9
Pass Accuracy 77% 79%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 9
Corners 6 8
Total Passes 348 433
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 7 5
xG 1.20 1.84
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 45% 55%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 267 341
Shots Inside Box 9 6
Saves 4 6
Shots Outside Box 7 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match took a significant turn when L. Ivanusec scored for PAOK, giving them the lead in the 64th minute.
  • ▸ Brann's equalizing goal by E. Kornvig in the 89th minute shifted momentum and secured a point for Brann.