English:
Celje triumphed over Apoel Nicosia with a convincing 2-0 victory at the GSP Stadium in Nicosia, in a UEFA Europa Conference League Knockout Round Play-offs match. The match, refereed by John Beaton from Scotland, was a tense affair with numerous yellow cards. Apoel, with 52% possession, managed 9 shots, 4 on target, but failed to convert any chances. Celje, despite having less possession (48%), proved more clinical, registering 15 shots, 7 on target, and scoring two goals. A. Kucys opened the scoring just before half-time (45th minute), and T. Svetlin sealed the victory in the 51st minute. Both goals were assisted by S. Seslar. Discipline was an issue for Apoel, who accumulated 4 yellow cards, while Celje received 3. Despite Apoel’s territorial dominance, Celje’s superior goalscoring ability was evident, highlighting the away win.
Substitutions apoel nicosia: at minute 31 P. Kattirtzis came in and D. Abagna went out., at minute 55 I. Alejo came in and K. Sarfo went out., at minute 86 M. Meyer came in and I. Alejo went out.
Substitutions celje: at minute 73 Edmilson Santos came in and A. Kucys went out., at minute 80 M. Dulca came in and M. Zabukovnik went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Apoel Nicosia
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