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Last-Minute Goal Secures Victory for Legia Warszawa in Aktobe
Aktobe, Kazakhstan – In a tense and hard-fought match at the Ortalyq stadion, Legia Warszawa secured a dramatic victory over Aktobe in the first qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League. Despite a goalless affair for most of the game, Legia Warszawa snatched the win in the final minute thanks to a goal by J. Elitim, assisted by K. Chodyna.
The match, officiated by Sweden’s Granit Maqedonci, was characterized by intensity and midfield battles. Aktobe received three yellow cards (D. Usenov, N. Korzun, and B. Vatajelu), while Legia Warszawa maintained their discipline, avoiding any cautions.
Although the statistics show a balanced game in terms of possession, shots, corners, and fouls, it was Legia Warszawa who managed to capitalize on a late opportunity to secure the victory in this first leg. Aktobe will have to seek a comeback in the return match.
Substitutions aktobe: at minute 46 A. Tanzharikov came in and L. Skvortsov went out., at minute 59 A. Shushenachev came in and O. Omirtaev went out., at minute 59 V. Shvyrev came in and J. Jean went out., at minute 75 D. Usenov came in and A. Baydavletov went out.
Substitutions legia warszawa: at minute 62 M. Gual came in and J. Nsame went out., at minute 62 R. Morishita came in and K. Chodyna went out., at minute 74 V. Bichakhchyan came in and M. Alfarela went out., at minute 90 B. Kapustka came in and W. Urbanski went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Aktobe
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Legia Warszawa
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