Guimaraes defeats FC Zurich in a tight match
Guimarães, Portugal – Vitória de Guimarães overcame FC Zurich in a thrilling UEFA Europa Conference League Third Qualifying Round match, with a final score of 2-0. The match was marked by an intense rhythm and a fight for possession, although the Portuguese team ultimately prevailed thanks to a brilliant second half.
The first half was characterized by an even contest, with few clear chances of goal and marked by inaccuracies in the final pass. The first warning came in the 4th minute when J. Perea of FC Zurich saw a yellow card for a dangerous tackle. Vitória responded with a yellow card for N. Oliveira in the 21st minute for a foul on a FC Zurich player.
The second half began with a more dynamic pace, with Vitória taking the initiative in the game. In the 58th minute, Manu opened the scoring for the home side with a well-placed shot following a precise pass from Tiago Silva.
The changes made by both teams in the 60th and 61st minute did not affect the pace of the match, which continued with an exchange of attacks and opportunities.
In the 65th minute, Samu of Vitória saw a yellow card for a foul on an opposing player. However, Vitória found their second goal in the 70th minute thanks to a shot from T. Arcanjo, who received a pass from J. Ramirez.
The match continued with Vitória dominating the game, although FC Zurich had some chances to reduce the difference in the score.
With this victory, Vitória de Guimarães qualifies for the next round of the UEFA Europa Conference League.
Substitutions fc zurich: at minute 60 S. Hodza came in and S. Wallner went out., at minute 60 J. Sabobo came in and A. Okoflex went out., at minute 69 F. Goure came in and A. Marchesano went out., at minute 78 N. Di Giusto came in and M. Chouiar went out., at minute 78 M. Kryeziu came in and L. Kamberi went out.
Substitutions guimaraes: at minute 61 Samu came in and J. Mendes went out., at minute 61 J. Ramirez came in and N. Oliveira went out., at minute 68 T. Arcanjo came in and Kaio Cesar went out., at minute 68 Ze Carlos came in and Tiago Silva went out., at minute 77 J. Mendes came in and N. Santos went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Guimaraes
FC Zurich
Titulares:
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