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Tallaght Stadium, Dublin11 August 2022 at 19:45

Match Events

St Patrick's Athl.
CSKA Sofia
Kick Off
12′
15′Georgi Yomov
27′Jurgen Matheij
Half Time
Tom Grivosti56′
59′Amos Youga
62′
B. MorenoD. Nazon
62′
G. YomovS. Shopov
B. KingS. Atakayi
65′
71′
T. VionGeferson
71′
J. LindsethL. Tufegdžić
74′Stanislav Shopov
Serge Atakayi75′
Harry Brockbank80′
H. BrockbankT. Owolabi
82′
82′
I. Turitsov

Penalty

Tunde Owolabi89′
90+5′Menno Koch
Full Time

Match Statistics

0Shots on Goal0
0Shots off Goal0
0Total Shots0
0Blocked Shots0
0Shots insidebox0
0Shots outsidebox0
0Fouls0
4Corner Kicks2
0Offsides0
0Ball Possession0
4Yellow Cards6
0Red Cards0
0Goalkeeper Saves0
0Total passes0
0Passes accurate0
0Passes %0

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for St Patrick's Athl. is 6.58, compared to 6.86 for CSKA Sofia. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. St Patrick's Athl.'s highest-rated starter is A. Breslin (6.81), while CSKA Sofia's best-rated player is T. Vion (7.13).

Defensive Solidity

St Patrick's Athl. deploy 5 defenders rated 6.60 on average, against CSKA Sofia's 5-man backline averaging 6.94. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

St Patrick's Athl. field 3 midfielders averaging 6.53, versus CSKA Sofia's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

St Patrick's Athl. start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 0 for CSKA Sofia averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 82% for St Patrick's Athl. and 83% for CSKA Sofia. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

St Patrick's Athl.'s starters have collected 5 yellow cards this season, compared to 2 for CSKA Sofia. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of St Patrick's Athl.'s starting XI is 27.3 (youngest: J. Anang (25), oldest: C. Forrester (33)), while CSKA Sofia average 31.0 (youngest: I. Turitsov (26), oldest: Busatto (35)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

St Patrick's Athl.'s starters average 6 league appearances each, versus 9 for CSKA Sofia. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

St Patrick's Athl.4-2-3-14-2-3-1CSKA Sofia
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Anang12Brockba.5Grivosti4Redmond19Breslin16O'Reilly6Lennon2Cotter8Forrest.15King9Doyle1Busatto19Turitsov2Mattheij4Koch5Nooijer15Vion21Youga10Yomov7Lindseth27Garcez28Moreno

Substitutes

Coach: T. Clancy

Substitutes

Coach: S. Ilić

St Patrick's Athl.Position StrengthCSKA Sofia
6.58
Avg Rating
6.86
6.60Goalkeeper (1 v 1)6.70
0G 0A0G 0A
6.60Defender (5 v 5)6.94
0G 2A0G 1A
6.53Midfielder (3 v 5)
0G 0A0G 0A
St Patrick's Athl.4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperJ. Anang6.6
12DefenderH. Brockbank
5DefenderT. Grivosti6.4
4DefenderJ. Redmond6.61A
19DefenderA. Breslin6.81A
2DefenderB. Cotter
16MidfielderA. O'Reilly
6MidfielderJ. Lennon6.6
8MidfielderC. Forrester6.5
15ForwardB. King
9ForwardE. Doyle
CSKA Sofia4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperBusatto6.7
19DefenderI. Turitsov6.81A
2DefenderJ. Mattheij
4DefenderM. Koch
5DefenderB. de Nooijer
15DefenderT. Vion7.1
21MidfielderA. Youga
10MidfielderG. Yomov
7MidfielderJ. Lindseth
27MidfielderGarcez
28MidfielderB. Moreno

Match Summary

CSKA Sofia defeated St Patrick's Athl. 2:0. The match was played in UEFA Europa Conference League 2022. Goals were scored by Garcez 12′, I. Turitsov 82′ (pen.). 9 yellow cards were shown. St Patrick's Athl. made 2 substitutions, CSKA Sofia made 4.

Rivalry since 2022

St Patrick's Athl. vs CSKA Sofia Head to Head Results

1 stretnutí
St Patrick's Athl.
1
wins
Drawn
0
CSKA Sofia
0
wins
Total goals
1 · 1.0/match
Both scored
0/1 · 0%
Over 2.5
0/1 · 0%

Recent Meetings

Highest-scoring game: 01 v 2022All 1 meetings

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