Match report
BSC Young Boys Defeats Slovan Bratislava 1-0 in UEFA Europa League
Slovan Bratislava
0–1
FT
BSC Young Boys
Aug 21, 2025
BSC Young Boys demonstrated their strength and resilience as they defeated Slovan Bratislava 1-0 in a crucial match for the UEFA Europa League. The early goal by C. Bedia, assisted by E. Fernandes, set the tone for the game and proved to be decisive despite several yellow cards issued throughout the encounter.
Key Facts
- • BSC Young Boys secured victory with a final score of 1-0 against Slovan Bratislava.
- • C. Bedia scored the only goal in the 15th minute, assisted by E. Fernandes.
- • Slovan Bratislava received multiple yellow cards: Guram Kashia (12'), D. Strelec (41'), S. Cruz (48'+3), and K. Wimmer (65').
- • BSC Young Boys also had players cautioned: Tanguy Zoukrou (43') and Jaouen Hadjam (65').
Lineups
Slovan Bratislava
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 71 D. Takac (G)
- 12 K. Bajric (D)
- 4 G. Kashia (D)
- 6 K. Wimmer (D)
- 28 C. Blackman (M)
- 77 D. Ignatenko (M)
- 3 P. Pokorny (M)
- 57 S. Cruz (M)
- 5 R. Ibrahim
- 11 T. Barseghyan (F)
- 13 D. Strelec (F)
Substitutes
- 31 M. Trnovsky
- 44 M. Macik
- 9 M. Kukharevych
- 10 M. Tolic
- 14 A. Yirajang
- 18 N. Marcelli
- 19 S. Fogning
- 20 A. Mustafic
- 21 R. Mak
- 23 S. Zuberu
- 26 F. Lichy
- 88 K. Savvidis
BSC Young Boys
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 M. Keller (G)
- 17 S. Janko (D)
- 4 T. Zoukrou (D)
- 23 L. Benito (D)
- 3 J. Hadjam (D)
- 39 D. Males (M)
- 45 R. Raveloson (M)
- 6 E. Fernandes (M)
- 37 A. Gigovic (M)
- 29 C. Bedia (F)
- 77 J. Monteiro (F)
Substitutes
- 12 H. Lindner
- 40 D. Marzino
- 7 A. Virginius
- 8 L. Lakomy
- 9 S. Cordova
- 11 E. Colley
- 13 D. Pech
- 25 F. Tsimba
- 27 L. Blum
- 30 S. Lauper
- 48 J. Luthi
- 57 O. Mambwa
Timeline
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11' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Males · On: A. Virginius
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12' Slovan Bratislava Card · Yellow CardGuram Kashia
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15' BSC Young Boys Goal · Normal GoalC. Bedia · Assist: E. Fernandes
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41' Slovan Bratislava Card · Yellow CardD. Strelec
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43' BSC Young Boys Card · Yellow CardTanguy Zoukrou
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45'+3 Slovan Bratislava Card · Yellow CardS. Cruz
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55' Slovan Bratislava subst · Substitution 1Off: Guram Kashia · On: R. Mak
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65' BSC Young Boys Card · Yellow CardJaouen Hadjam
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70' Slovan Bratislava subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Wimmer · On: M. Kukharevych
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74' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Bedia · On: S. Cordova
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74' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Monteiro · On: E. Colley
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83' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 4Off: Unknown player · On: L. Blum
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83' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Gigovic · On: S. Lauper
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86' Slovan Bratislava subst · Substitution 3Off: Peter Pokorný · On: M. Tolic
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86' Slovan Bratislava subst · Substitution 4Off: C. Blackman · On: A. Yirajang
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86' Slovan Bratislava subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Cruz · On: Sharani Zuberu
Match Stats
| Stat | Slovan Bratislava | BSC Young Boys |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 23 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 3 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 6 | 4 |
| Corners | 9 | 5 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 0 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 0 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 2 |
| Possession | 48% | 52% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | 1 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early goal by C. Bedia in the 15th minute provided a significant boost to BSC Young Boys, setting them on course for victory.
- ▸ Multiple yellow cards issued to Slovan Bratislava players disrupted their rhythm and affected their ability to mount a comeback.