UEFA Europa League League Stage - 6
Sturm Graz 0 - 1 FT FK Crvena Zvezda
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
11' Arjan Malić
Marko Arnautović 16'
HT
↓ M. Arnautovic ↑Bruno Duarte 46'
Nair Tiknizyan 54'
M. Ivanic (T. Elsnik) 55'
66' ↓ S. Jatta ↑A. Kayombo
66' ↓ T. Chukwuani ↑J. Hodl
Mirko Ivanić 69'
Rodrigão 69'
70' Tomi Horvat
Rade Krunić 78'
79' ↓ A. Malic ↑K. Bendra
79' ↓ E. Karic ↑S. Hierlander
79' ↓ M. Malone ↑B. Beganovic
↓ Milson ↑M. Bajo 82'
↓ M. Ivanic ↑A. Katai 87'
89' Kristjan Bendra
↓ T. Handel ↑V. Kostov 90'+5
90'+8 Jeyland Mitchell
Aleksandar Katai 90'+8
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Sturm Graz
Goalkeepers
O. Christensen 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
A. Malic
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
J. Mitchell 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
E. Aiwu 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
E. Karic 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
J. Gorenc Stankovic 
MAGNET
67
Activity
67
Activity
49
Passes
18
Duels
T. Horvat
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
0
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
O. Kiteishvili
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Chukwuani
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
M. Bignetti 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Khudyakov
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
G. Haider
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Geyrhofer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Bendra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Beck
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Hierlander
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Weinhandl
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Hodl
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Wolf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Kayombo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Beganovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
FK Crvena Zvezda
Goalkeepers
Matheus
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Seol Young-Woo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Veljkovic 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Rodrigo
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
N. Tiknizyan
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
15%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
R. Krunic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Elsnik 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.7
Rating
T. Handel
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
M. Ivanic 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Milson
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
82
Entry
Forwards
M. Arnautovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
O. Glazer
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
I. Gutesa
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Lekovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Avdic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Bajo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Katai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Kostov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Stankovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Zaric
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Duarte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Damjanovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Babicka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/08/2021 | Sturm Graz | 1 - 1 | FK Crvena Zvezda | Friendlies Clubs | Merkur Arena |
07/08/2021
Sturm Graz Win
FK Crvena Zvezda Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +10
P: 6 GD: +8
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +7
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +7
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -8
P: 6 GD: -9
P: 6 GD: -16
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +13
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -10
P: 8 GD: -11
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Video Review Drama Shapes Serbian Triumph in Austria
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 41/100. A clash dominated by technological interventions and defensive resilience ends with the visitors snatching three vital points on the road to boost their playoff hopes.
Opening Act
The atmosphere at Merkur Arena crackled with European anticipation, but the first half quickly devolved into a physical chess match. Sturm Graz controlled possession early, holding the ball for long stretches while trying to unlock a stubborn visiting block. Despite a barrage of 31 combined shots over the ninety minutes, genuine quality in the final third was painfully absent. The Intensity of the midfield clashes told the real story, with 35 total fouls disrupting any potential rhythm. Jeyland Mitchell stood tall for the Austrian hosts, anchoring the defence with crucial interventions to keep the match scoreless heading into the break.
The Pivot
The complexion of this tie completely flipped in a chaotic two-minute window after the interval. In the 54th minute, Nair Tiknizyan thought he had fired FK Crvena Zvezda into the lead, only for VAR to decisively intervene and wipe the goal away. Yet, the visitors channelled their frustration perfectly. Barely sixty seconds later, they bypassed the lingering Austrian relief when Timi Max Elšnik threaded a precise ball to Mirko Ivanić. The midfielder made no mistake, delivering a clinical finish to completely shift the Balance of the evening and silence the home support.
Resolution
Desperate to salvage their European campaign, Sturm Graz threw bodies forward to mount a late siege. Their golden moment seemed to arrive in the 70th minute when the referee pointed to the spot for Tomi Horvat. However, VAR stepped into the spotlight once again, overturning the penalty decision and suffocating the hosts' momentum. FK Crvena Zvezda absorbed twelve corners and relentless late pressure to secure a gritty 1-0 away victory, cementing their 15th-place position in the standings while leaving their opponents languishing near the bottom.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR intervened twice, cancelling a 54th-minute goal for Nair Tiknizyan and later overturning a crucial 70th-minute penalty awarded to Sturm Graz's Tomi Horvat.
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.
Red Star Seek Playoff Comfort in Austria
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 37/100. While this might not be a headline-grabber for neutrals, it is a definitive moment for FK Crvena Zvezda to lock down their European spring.
The Setup
The Stakes might feel modest on a grand scale, but the reality of the Europa League top-24 playoff line makes this a gritty affair. FK Crvena Zvezda arrive at Merkur Arena boasting a formidable Form rating. Their unbeaten run in the last five matches masks a ruthless efficiency on the road, where they have turned into genuine away specialists. Sturm Graz, meanwhile, are hovering dangerously outside the playoff spots in 26th. Their Balance has been completely off, leaking goals and struggling for consistency. The hosts are desperate for a lifeline, but the Stars alignment heavily favours the visitors' momentum.
Key Battle
Bruno Duarte against Oliver Christensen is the duel that decides this tie. Duarte has been clinical when given the chance for the visitors. To keep Sturm Graz alive, Christensen has to replicate his penalty-saving, shot-stopping heroics between the posts.
Our Prediction
We expect an away win. FK Crvena Zvezda to take it 2-0. The visitors will absorb early pressure before picking off a desperate Sturm Graz on the counter.