FC Dynamo Kyiv faced Budapest side Ferencvarosi TC away within the Champions League group stage matchday 2.
Both sides started the campaign with defeats. The White-Blues lost against Juventus at home while Fradi suffered lopsided defeat against Barcelona away.
Of course the game was special in a way as Dynamo opposed their former player and coach, the idol of millions of Ukrainian supporters – Serhiy Rebrov, who’s currently in charge of Ferencvarosi.
Before the trip to Budapest Dynamo coach faced new lineup issues. Bushchan and Mykolenko couldn’t help the White-Blues due to COVID-19.
Both teams started the game carefully, but still home side players were a bit more persistent. Isael unleashed the first shot of the match, but it wasn’t a problem for Boiko. Gradually Dynamo took the situation under control while Fradi got nervous.
In the 19th minute Karavayev obtained the ball inside Ferencvarosi penalty area, eluded his opponent and attempted from promising position, but goalkeeper was there. 26 minutes into the game Dynamo took a corner and Kharatin handled the ball inside the box after shot by Zabarnyi – penalty. Tsyhankov made it 0:1 from the spot.
Before the break Kyivans managed to increase the lead. Buialskyi rushed through the right side and put a low cross to de Pena. Lovrencsics tried to clear the ball, but it hit Carlos and the score became 0:2.
It seemed the comfortable score would help visitors feel confident after the break, but they let Fradi pull one back. Nguen hit the far corner from quite unpromising angle – 1:2.
Unfortunately Mircea Lucescu’s men didn’t have scoring chances any more. In the 86th minute Sydorchuk got the second booking and was sent off.
In a couple of minutes home side equalized. Boli sent the ball into the net from close range after Ferencvarosi took a free kick – 2:2.
So, it’s 2:2 – Dynamo let the victory slip away.
Champions League, group G, matchday 2
Ferencvarosi TC – FC Dynamo Kyiv – 2:2
Ferencvarosi: Dibusz, Heister, Kovacevic (Dvali, 86), Blazic, Lovrencsics (Botka, 86), Somalia, Kharatin (Laidouni, 65), Siger (Mak, 73), Isael (Boli, 73), Zubkov, Nguen.
Dynamo: Boiko, Kedziora, Zabarnyi, Popov, Karavayev, Sydorchuk, Shaparenko (Baluta, 89), de Pena, Buialskyi (Harmash, 82), Tsyhankov (Rodrigues, 90+3), Supriaha (Verbic, 89).
Goals: Nguen (59), Boli (90) – Tsyhankov (28, pen.), de Pena (41).
Booked: Somalia (12), Heister (21), Kharatin (26), Laidouni (71), Nguen (72) – Sydorchuk (52), Buialskyi (76).
Sent off: Sydorchuk (86, second booking).
On October 28 FC Dynamo Kyiv will play the 2020/2021 Champions League group stage matchday 2 game. The White-Blues will face Ferencvarosi TC in Budapest. Kick-off – 22:00.
TEAMS’ PATH
- Having finished second in the UPL last season, Dynamo started the Champions League campaign with the third qualifying round. Mircea Lucescu’s men defeated AZ Alkmaar at the home ground (2:0) and then outplayed KAA Gent in two-match duel (2:1 away, 3:0 at home). In the group stage first game Dynamo lost against Juventus FC at home (0:2).
- Ferencvarosi won the 2019/2020 domestic league. Serhiy Rebrov’s men gained 76 points and left Fehervar FC 13 points behind.
They started the Champions League campaign with the first qualifying round. They outplayed Djurgarden, Celtic, Dinamo Zagreb and Molde. In the group stage first game they lost against Barcelona (5:1).
LINEUP CHANGES
Dynamo
- Following players have joined the team: Bohdan Liedniev (attacking midfielder), Olexandr Tymchyk (right back), Roman Vantukh (left back), Akhmed Alibekov (centre back), Gerson Rodrigues (forward), Vladyslav Supriaha (centre forward), Denys Harmash (midfielder), Tudor Baluta (supporting midfielder), Volodymyr Kostevych (left back), Clayton (forward).
- Following players have left the team: Josip Pivaric (left back), Ibrahim Kargbo (centre forward, loan move), Benito (forward, loan move), Mohammed Kadiri (supporting midfielder), Roman Vantukh (left back), Akhmed Alibekov (centre back), Serhiy Buletsa (attacking midfielder), Fran Sol (forward).
Ferencvarosi
- Following players have joined the team: Myrto Uzuni (left back), Roko Baturina (forward), Aïssa Laïdouni (midfielder), Adam Bogdan (goalkeeper), Adnan Kovacevic (centre back), Robert Mak (left winger).
- Following players have left the team: Mikalay Signevich (forward), Kenneth Otigba (centre back), David Grof (goalkeeper), Davide Lanzafame (forward), Gaston Lodico (midfielder), Rego Szantho (left winger).
LINEUP ISSUES
Dynamo
Injured defenders Mykyta Burda, Olexandr Tymchyk and Volodymyr Kostevych will definitely miss the game. Goalkeeper Heorhiy Bushchan and left back Vitaliy Mykolenko have got COVID-19.
Ferencvarosi
Ferencvarosi don’t have any lineup issues.
Domestic leagues start
Dynamo have played 12 games in all competitions this season. In the UPL the White-Blues are first with 17 points. In the Champions League qualification Mircea Lucescu’s men have outplayed two opponents. Besides they’ve defeated FC Shakhtar Donetsk in the Ukrainian Super Cup (3:1).
Ferencvarosi have already played 13 matches this season. They’re currently domestic league leaders with 16 points.
TECHNICAL DATA
Ferencvarosi TC – FC Dynamo Kyiv
October 28, 22:00, Ferencvarosi Stadium
Broadcaster – Football 2
Opposition history
1974/1975 Cup Winners’ Cup, final
14.05.1975. Ferencvarosi – Dynamo – 0:3
1989/1990 UEFA Cup, round of 32
13.09.1989. Dynamo – Ferencvarosi – 4:0
27.09.1989. Ferencvarosi – Dynamo – 1:2
