Match report

Sturm Graz Defeats Brann 1-0 in Europa League

Sturm Graz
Sturm Graz
1–0
FT
Brann
Brann
Jan 29, 2026

Sturm Graz emerged victorious over Brann with a narrow but decisive 1-0 win in the UEFA Europa League. Despite facing numerous challenges from Brann's offensive pushes, Sturm Graz capitalized on their opportunities and secured a crucial goal late in the game through O. Kiteishvili.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Sturm Graz 1-0 Brann
  • • Goal Scorer: O. Kiteishvili (85')
  • • Yellow Cards for Sturm Graz: Emanuel Aiwu, Emir Karič, A. Malic
  • • Substitutions: A. Kayombo on for S. Jatta (66'), A. Malic off for J. Mitchell (78')

Lineups

Sturm Graz

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 53 D. Khudyakov (G)
  • 23 A. Malic (D)
  • 47 E. Aiwu (D)
  • 5 T. Oermann (D)
  • 17 E. Karic (D)
  • 19 T. Horvat (M)
  • 4 J. Gorenc Stankovic (M)
  • 39 L. Weinhandl (M)
  • 10 O. Kiteishvili (M)
  • 77 M. Malone (F)
  • 11 A. Kayombo (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 M. Bignetti
  • 32 C. Wiener-Pucher
  • 2 J. Mitchell
  • 8 F. Rozga
  • 14 K. Bendra
  • 20 S. Jatta
  • 25 S. Hierlander
  • 26 B. Beganovic
  • 35 N. Geyrhofer
  • 43 J. Hodl

Brann

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Dyngeland (G)
  • 21 D. De Roeve (D)
  • 3 F. Knudsen (D)
  • 4 N. Boakye (D)
  • 17 J. Soltvedt (D)
  • 23 T. Pedersen (M)
  • 18 J. Sorensen (M)
  • 8 F. Myhre (M)
  • 14 U. Mathisen (F)
  • 29 N. Holm (F)
  • 32 M. Haaland (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 M. Klausen
  • 7 M. Hansen
  • 11 B. Finne
  • 20 V. Dragsnes
  • 27 M. Sande
  • 39 J. Laegreid
  • 40 J. Eikrem
  • 41 L. Remmem

Timeline

  1. Sturm Graz
    38' Sturm Graz Card · Yellow Card
    Emanuel Aiwu

    Foul

  2. Sturm Graz
    58' Sturm Graz Var · Goal cancelled
    O. Kiteishvili
  3. Sturm Graz
    61' Sturm Graz Card · Yellow Card
    Emir Karić

    Foul

  4. Sturm Graz
    66' Sturm Graz subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Kayombo · On: S. Jatta
  5. Sturm Graz
    70' Sturm Graz Card · Yellow Card
    A. Malic

    Foul

  6. Brann
    76' Brann subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Knudsen · On: V. Dragsnes
  7. Sturm Graz
    78' Sturm Graz subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Malic · On: J. Mitchell
  8. Sturm Graz
    78' Sturm Graz subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Weinhandl · On: F. Rozga
  9. Sturm Graz
    78' Sturm Graz subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Maurice Malone · On: B. Beganovic
  10. Brann
    81' Brann subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Haaland · On: B. Finne
  11. Brann
    81' Brann subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Pedersen · On: M. Sande
  12. Sturm Graz
    85' Sturm Graz Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Kiteishvili
  13. Sturm Graz
    90' Sturm Graz subst · Substitution 5
    Off: O. Kiteishvili · On: N. Geyrhofer

Match Stats

Stat Sturm Graz Brann
Fouls 21 4
Pass Accuracy 76% 73%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 17
Corners 2 4
Total Passes 414 391
Yellow Cards 3 0
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 5 6
xG 0.85 2.29
Shots off Target 7 8
Possession 51% 49%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 314 285
Shots Inside Box 6 15
Saves 5 4
Shots Outside Box 9 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The game's momentum shifted dramatically in Sturm Graz's favor when O. Kiteishvili scored the decisive goal at 85 minutes, sealing their victory.
  • ▸ Brann had several opportunities to equalize but failed to convert, particularly after Sturm Graz introduced multiple substitutions that bolstered their defensive line.