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Stunning Comeback by Celje against Legia Warszawa in UEFA Europa Conference League
Celje, Slovenia – In a thrilling match held at the Stadion Z’dežele, Celje secured a remarkable victory over Legia Warszawa in the UEFA Europa Conference League. The game, officiated by Spanish referee Javier Alberola Rojas, saw Legia take an early lead in the 17th minute with a goal from K. Urbanski, assisted by B. Kapustka.
Legia Warszawa maintained control throughout the first half, demonstrating better accuracy in their shots on goal. However, Celje emerged revitalized in the second half.
The turning point came in the 72nd minute when N. Iosifov equalized for Celje, assisted by M. Kvesic. Shortly after, in the 77th minute, Z. Karnicnik scored the winning goal for the home team, sparking jubilation at the Stadion Z’dežele.
Celje dominated possession with 58%, while Legia Warszawa, despite having more total shots (17 vs 10), failed to capitalize on their opportunities. The match was also marked by several yellow cards, three for Legia Warszawa and one for Celje. Legia committed more fouls, with a total of 14 compared to Celje’s 10. The final result reflects Celje’s effectiveness in the second half, transforming their possession into crucial goals.
Substitutions celje: at minute 46 F. Jevsenak came in and D. Hrka went out., at minute 59 M. Avdyli came in and V. Lisakovich went out., at minute 59 A. Tutyskinas came in and G. Vodeb went out., at minute 78 L. Bejger came in and D. Vuklisevic went out., at minute 86 M. Kvesic came in and A. Kotnik went out.
Substitutions legia warszawa: at minute 68 A. Colak came in and M. Rajovic went out., at minute 68 P. Stojanovic came in and W. Urbanski went out., at minute 78 K. Urbanski came in and J. Elitim went out., at minute 86 E. Krasniqi came in and K. Chodyna went out., at minute 86 B. Kapustka came in and J. Zewlakow went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Celje
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Legia Warszawa
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