The UEFA Nations League League C, Group C3 match between Luxembourg and Belarus took place at the Stade de Luxembourg, a game that proved to be an intense battle between the two nations. Luxembourg, coached by Luc Holtz, entered the match aiming to secure a crucial win at home, while Belarus, under the guidance of Carlos Alós, sought to keep their campaign alive. The fixture was a tightly contested affair with both sides showing defensive discipline, but it was Belarus who ultimately found a breakthrough in the second half, securing a narrow 1-0 win.
Luxembourg vs Belarus Head to Head
Luxembourg and Belarus have met several times over the years, with both teams often involved in low-scoring, hard-fought contests. Luxembourg has steadily improved under Holtz, becoming a more competitive side in recent international campaigns. However, Belarus held the upper hand historically, often coming out victorious in previous encounters.
Luxembourg vs Belarus Lineups
Here is the Luxembourg vs Belarus lineups today (Sep 8, 2024)
Luxembourg (Coach: Luc Holtz)
Formation: 4-4-2
- GK: Moris
- DEF: Chanot, Carlson, Jans, Bohnert
- MID: Martins, Barreiro, Olesen, Dzogovic
- FWD: Da. Sinani, E. Muratovic
Substitutes:
- Pinto (for Jans, 46’),
- Mahmutovic (for Bohnert, 65’),
- Rupil (for Dzogovic, 83’),
- S. Thill (for Olesen, 46’).
Belarus (Coach: Carlos Alós)
Formation: 4-5-1
- GK: Lapoukhov
- DEF: Martynovich (C), Zabelin, Pechenin, Karpovich
- MID: Volkov, Ebong, Selyava, Antilevski, Bakhar
- FWD: Shikavka
Substitutes:
- Yablonski (for Selyava, 46’),
- Gromyko (for Antilevski, 67’),
- Kovalev (for Karpovich, 67’),
- Barkovski (for Shikavka, 85’).
Luxembourg vs Belarus First Half
The first half began with Luxembourg dominating possession and pressing high up the field. Early chances for Luxembourg through Barreiro and Sinani were well-defended by Belarus, with Pechenin and Zabelin standing tall. Belarus, on the other hand, focused on counter-attacks with Antilevski and Shikavka testing Luxembourg’s defense. By the 10th minute, Belarus had two significant attempts but failed to convert. Luxembourg’s Sinani and Barreiro created opportunities but couldn’t find the back of the net as the first half ended 0-0.
Luxembourg vs Belarus Key Moments in the First Half
- 11′: Antilevski (Belarus) with an effort on goal saved by Moris.
- 23′: Da. Sinani (Luxembourg) fouled by Selyava, but the resulting free-kick was wasted.
- 45′: Bohnert (Luxembourg) cautioned for a foul on Kireev.
Luxembourg vs Belarus Second Half
The second half saw both teams make early substitutions, and the pace of the game intensified. Belarus began to apply more pressure, creating more chances, with Shikavka being a constant threat. Luxembourg, while still controlling possession, struggled to break down the Belarusian defense. The breakthrough came in the 76th minute when Belarus’ Gromyko, who came on as a substitute, scored the decisive goal. Assisted by Pechenin, Gromyko slotted the ball past Moris to give Belarus the lead.
Luxembourg vs Belarus Key Moments in the Second Half
- 53′: Ebong (Belarus) received a yellow card for a foul on Martins.
- 76′: GOAL! Valeri Gromyko (Belarus) scores after an assist from Pechenin.
- 89′: C. Martins (Luxembourg) received a yellow card for a foul on Barkovski.
Luxembourg vs Belarus Stats
- Possession: Luxembourg 55% – 45% Belarus
- Shots: Luxembourg 10 – 12 Belarus
- Shots on Target: Luxembourg 3 – 5 Belarus
- Fouls: Luxembourg 14 – 16 Belarus
- Corners: Luxembourg 4 – 6 Belarus
- Yellow Cards: Luxembourg 3 – 3 Belarus
Luxembourg vs Belarus Timeline
- 11′: Antilevski (Belarus) with an effort on goal saved by Moris.
- 23′: Da. Sinani (Luxembourg) fouled by Selyava, but the resulting free-kick was wasted.
- 45′: Bohnert (Luxembourg) cautioned for a foul on Kireev.
- 53′: Ebong (Belarus) received a yellow card for a foul on Martins.
- 76′: Gromyko (Belarus) scores the only goal after a corner from Pechenin.
- 84′: Kovalev (Belarus) receives a yellow card.
- 89′: C. Martins (Luxembourg) receives a yellow card for a challenge on Barkovski.
Luxembourg vs Belarus Full-Time
The match ended with Belarus securing a 1-0 victory, a crucial away win in their Nations League campaign. Luxembourg, despite their efforts, were left frustrated as they failed to convert their possession into goals.
Luxembourg vs Belarus Impact on Points Table
This victory moves Belarus up in the League C, Group C3 standings, boosting their chances of promotion to League B. Luxembourg, on the other hand, missed a golden opportunity to climb the table and now face a tougher road ahead.
Luxembourg vs Belarus Man of the Match
Valeri Gromyko (Belarus) – His game-changing goal in the 76th minute and overall contribution in midfield earned him the Man of the Match award.
Belarus walked away with all three points in what was a tough contest against a resilient Luxembourg side. The win gives them a crucial advantage in the group, while Luxembourg will need to regroup and find a way to be more clinical in future matches. The game showcased the defensive discipline of both teams, but in the end, it was Gromyko’s moment of brilliance that decided the match.
