UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round
FC Noah 1 - 2 FT Ferencvarosi TC
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
36' S. Gartenmann
C. O'Dowda (C. Makreckis) 44'
HT
48' Alen Grgić
49' Hélder Ferreira
B. Varga (J. Levi) 49'
54' ↓ H. Ferreira ↑H. Hambardzumyan
54' ↓ A. Grgic ↑M. Jakolis
↓ B. Varga ↑A. Pesic 69'
↓ N. Keita ↑T. Raemaekers 69'
70' ↓ D. Sualehe ↑G. Thorarinsson
70' ↓ I. Oulad Omar ↑G. Manvelyan
↓ L. Joseph ↑E. Sevikyan 77'
↓ J. Levi ↑H. Maiga 77'
Ibrahim Cissé 80'
Ibrahim Cissé 82'
84' ↓ S. Muradyan ↑Matheus Aias
↓ C. Makreckis ↑G. Szalai 90'+1
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
FC Noah
Goalkeepers
O. Cancarevic 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
E. Boakye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Silva 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
S. Muradyan
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
D. Sualehe 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
G. Sangare
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Eteki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Ferreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
54
Entry
I. Oulad Omar
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
A. Grgic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
54
Entry
Forwards
G. Gregorio
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
A. Ploshchadnyi 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
G. Thorarinsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Hambardzumyan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Zolotic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Dashyan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Oshima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Manvelyan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Jakolis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Harutyunyan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Aias
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Z. Khudaverdyan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ferencvarosi TC
Goalkeepers
D. Dibusz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
C. Makreckis 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
S. Gartenmann 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.2
Rating
I. Cisse
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.3
Rating
B. Otvos
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
C. O'Dowda 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Midfielders
Forwards
B. Varga 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.7
Rating
BENCH
D. Grof
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
G. Szalai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Raemaekers
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Nagy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Zachariassen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Sevikyan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cadu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Maiga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Pesic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Z. Gruber
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Cirkovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Szabo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/07/2025 | FC Noah | 1 - 2 | Ferencvarosi TC | UEFA Champions League | Abovyan City Stadium |
22/07/2025
FC Noah Win
Ferencvarosi TC Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Ferencváros Storms Past FC Noah Despite Late Implosion
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 58/100. A masterclass in Intensity and composure from Ferencváros turned a potential upset into a Champions League progression, even as their discipline crumbled in the dying minutes.
Early Chaos Sets the Stage
FC Noah's own goal in the 36th minute—a catastrophic error from S. Gartenmann—handed Ferencváros the opening they needed at Abovyan City Stadium. The hosts had dominated possession with 56% control, yet found themselves undone by their own mistake. Ferencváros seized the momentum with surgical precision: Callum O'Dowda's composed finish just before the interval doubled their advantage, assisted by C. Makreckis. Two goals in four minutes of the second half—Balázs Varga capitalising on J. Levi's setup—should have settled the Stakes decisively.
Discipline Unravels in the Final Act
Yet Ferencváros's discipline evaporated down the stretch. Ibrahim Cissé collected a yellow card upgrade to red in the 82nd minute for a reckless foul, leaving the visitors to defend with 10 men. FC Noah pressed relentlessly, their 10 shots generating genuine Upset Factor, but Dénes Dibusz stood firm with three crucial saves. The goalkeeper's composure—backed by Alex Tóth's midfield orchestration—proved the difference when it mattered most.
The Balance Tilts Decisively
Ferencváros's efficiency in the box was the decisive factor: eight shots from inside the area versus Noah's three. Despite being second-best in possession, the Hungarian side's clinical conversion and defensive resilience—even when reduced to ten—secured a 2-1 victory that advances them through the qualifying round. Noah's 84% pass accuracy counted for nothing when the final third demanded ruthlessness.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Ibrahim Cissé impact the match?
Cissé's 82nd-minute dismissal forced Ferencváros to defend with ten men, but their lead and goalkeeper Dibusz's saves held firm against late Noah pressure.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Tactical Chess in the Armenian Heat
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 8/100. A cagey tactical stalemate looms as both sides prioritize defensive structure over early aggression in this qualifying tie.
The Setup
The journey toward European football's elite continues on July 22, 2025, as FC Noah hosts Ferencvarosi TC at the Abovyan City Stadium. This 2nd Qualifying Round encounter arrives at a time when both squads are still shaking off the off-season cobwebs. The current Form reflects the typical rust of July, with both teams showing glimpses of quality but lacking the sustained intensity required for a dominant performance. While the broader European Stakes might feel low this early in the summer, the internal pressure to progress toward the league stage remains the primary driver for both coaching staffs.
Key Battle
In the absence of marquee Stars to dictate the tempo, this match will be won or lost in the tactical discipline of the respective units. The FC Noah defensive block will be tested by the positional fluidity of the Ferencvarosi TC midfield. The visitors historically prefer to dominate possession and control the rhythm, while the Armenian side will likely rely on a compact shape to frustrate their opponents and play on the counter. This unit-versus-unit struggle highlights the tactical Balance of the tie, where a single lapse in concentration could define the entire first leg.
Our Prediction
Expect a low-scoring affair that prioritizes safety over risk. The game script suggests a cautious opening forty-five minutes with both teams feeling each other out in the mid-summer heat. While Ferencvarosi TC possesses the superior continental pedigree, FC Noah is notoriously difficult to break down when playing in their own territory. A 1-1 draw is the most probable outcome, with goals likely originating from set-piece situations or forced defensive errors rather than fluid open-play maneuvers. This result would leave the tie perfectly poised for the return leg.