Match report
HNK Rijeka Defeats Shelbourne 3-1 in Europa League
Shelbourne
1–3
FT
HNK Rijeka
Aug 12, 2025
HNK Rijeka displayed formidable strength as they defeated Shelbourne 3-1 in their UEFA Europa League match. Goals from T. Fruk, T. Dantas, and Ante Oreč ensured a strong victory for the Croatian team against Shelbourne’s spirited efforts led by A. Odubeko’s penalty.
Key Facts
- • T. Fruk scored HNK Rijeka's first goal at 33 minutes with an assist from T. Dantas.
- • T. Dantas added another goal for HNK Rijeka at 73 minutes, assisted by Mladen Devetak.
- • A. Odubeko equalized the game with a penalty shot in the 86th minute for Shelbourne.
- • Ante Oreč secured the victory for HNK Rijeka with a final goal in injury time.
Lineups
Shelbourne
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 13 M. Zlomislic
- 22 A. Orec
- 45 A. Majstorovic
- 6 S. Radeljic
- 34 M. Devetak
- 8 D. Petrovic
- 26 T. Dantas
- 20 M. Ndockyt
- 10 T. Fruk
- 4 N. Jankovic
- 77 A. Juric
Substitutes
- 99 A. Todorovic
- 2 L. Kitin
- 9 D. Cop
- 14 A. Gojak
- 17 L. Menalo
- 21 S. Ilinkovic
- 23 J. Lasickas
- 25 D. Thaqi
- 27 S. Butic
- 51 A. Husic
- 64 D. Yankov
- 87 D. Kreilach
HNK Rijeka
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 13 W. Speel
- 25 M. Mbeng
- 15 S. Bone
- 29 P. Barrett
- 18 J. Norris
- 7 H. Wood
- 6 J. Lunney
- 4 K. Ledwidge
- 14 A. Coote
- 11 A. Odubeko
- 23 K. McInroy
Substitutes
- 19 L. Healy
- 73 F. Moylan
- 2 S. Gannon
- 5 E. Chapman
- 8 M. Coyle
- 10 J. Martin
- 17 D. Kelly
- 22 S. Moore
- 24 L. Temple
- 27 E. Caffrey
- 44 D. Ring
Timeline
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33' HNK Rijeka Goal · Normal GoalT. Fruk · Assist: T. Dantas
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46' HNK Rijeka subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Coote · On: J. Martin
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73' HNK Rijeka Goal · Normal GoalT. Dantas · Assist: Mladen Devetak
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75' Shelbourne subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Juric · On: J. Lasickas
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78' HNK Rijeka subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Norris · On: E. Caffrey
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79' HNK Rijeka subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Lunney · On: E. Chapman
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86' HNK Rijeka Card · Yellow CardAnte Oreč
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86' Shelbourne Goal · PenaltyA. Odubeko
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90'+1 Shelbourne subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Dantas · On: D. Kreilach
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90'+2 HNK Rijeka subst · Substitution 4Off: K. McInroy · On: D. Kelly
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90'+3 Shelbourne subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Ndockyt · On: L. Menalo
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90' HNK Rijeka Goal · Normal GoalAnte Oreč · Assist: N. Jankovic
Match Stats
| Stat | Shelbourne | HNK Rijeka |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | — | — |
| Corners | — | — |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 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
- ▸ T. Fruk's early goal at 33 minutes set the tone for HNK Rijeka, giving them a crucial lead that would later be capitalized upon.
- ▸ Ante Oreč’s injury-time goal sealed the win for HNK Rijeka, turning Shelbourne’s late momentum and A. Odubeko’s penalty into a narrow consolation.