21' Marin goal gives AEK Athens FC a 1-0 win over Lask Linz

AEK Athens FC beat Lask Linz 1-0 at Allwyn Arena on Tuesday, with Răzvan Marin’s 21st-minute goal deciding the UEFA Champions League League Stage - 1 fixture. The supplied standings list AEK at #1 and Lask at #15, with both teams level on 0 points from 0 games.

How it happened

Marin put AEK ahead in the 21st minute, and the hosts carried that advantage into half-time and through the final whistle. AEK registered 18 shots to Lask’s 11, including 10 efforts from inside the box, while Lask had five; the Greek side also earned 7 corners compared with 3 for the visitors.

The numbers

AEK’s 18 total shots included 4 on target, while Lask put 3 on goal. The hosts recorded 341 accurate passes from 403 total, compared with Lask’s 344 accurate passes from 425, and Lask held 51% possession to AEK’s 49%.

The defensive figures also favoured the winners on the scoreboard: AEK goalkeeper saves numbered 3 and Lask’s 2, while AEK conceded no goals. Lask committed 15 fouls and received 2 yellow cards; AEK committed 6 fouls and received 1 yellow card.

Who decided it

R. Marin was the clear difference-maker, earning an 8.2 rating after 90 minutes and supplying the only goal. He also recorded 1 shot on target, 4 key passes and 2 tackles, finishing ahead of Filipe Relvas on 7.9 and H. Moukoudi and L. Rota, who both received 7.8.

Why it matters

AEK’s home record in the supplied season numbers is now 1W 0D 0L, with 4 goals scored and 0 conceded, while Lask’s away record stands at 0W 0D 1L, with 0 goals scored and 3 conceded. The listed table still shows AEK #1 and Lask #15, both on 0 points.