Sabah v Slavia Prague
Match Timeline & MomentumMomentumThis graph shows how much pressure a team applied during the match. Taller columns indicate stronger attacking periods, based on things like possession, shots, goals, big chances, and other key stats.
Commentary
History is made in Baku, as Sabah record their first-ever win in the Champions League, defeating Slavia Prague 2-0. In a quiet first half, the hosts found the net early on, with Parris picking out the top corner, only to be ruled out for offside. He would make amends in the opening stages of the second half. Lepinjica broke forward down the left and found Parris in the centre. The Jamaican guided his shot into the bottom left corner, scoring his side’s first-ever goal in the competition. Slavia would push for an equaliser, but to no avail, with Chory having multiple efforts cleared off the line. The three points would be wrapped up late on, thanks to an error from Markovic. The goalkeeper was caught out towards the halfway line, being dispossessed by Mbina and finding Mickels. He launched a shot from range, which Isife failed to clear off the line. Despite the scoreline, Slavia had the higher xG, managing 2.04 compared to Sabah’s 1.47. Sabah will look to add to their first victory next week, when they host Borussia Dortmund. Slavia’s wait for a European win goes on, and they take on Fenerbahce in a week. Thanks for joining us. Goodbye!
FULL-TIME: SABAH FK 2-0 SLAVIA PRAGUE
The game has completely opened up in the final moments, with chances falling at both ends. Provod sees another shot saved before Rakmonaliev sees another effort denied.
There will be four minutes added on at the end of the second half.
EXCELLENT SAVE FROM MARKOVIC! Moments after his blunder, Markovic produces a crucial save to deny a third goal. It looks like Rakhmonaliev's shot is heading towards the top corner, only for the goalkeeper to get there first and tap it over the crossbar.
Mbina pinches the ball off Markovic and quickly gets it on towards Mickels.
Shot Map
Team Stats
1.47
Expected Goals
2.04
45%
Possession
55%
6 (46%)
Shots on Goal
8 (44%)
1
Big Chances Created
3
4
Corners Won
6
252 (74%)
Accurate Passes
315 (78%)
51
Duels Won
51
6
Saves
4
15
Fouls Committed
14





