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Dynamo Kyiv Secures Advantage in Europa League Play-off First Leg in Lublin
In a match held at the Motor Lublin Arena in Lublin, Dynamo Kyiv defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League Play-offs. The game, officiated by Nikola Dabanovic of Montenegro, saw Dynamo take an early lead with a goal from E. Guerrero in the 5th minute, assisted by O. Pikhalyonok.
The match was characterized by physical and tactical play. I. Sissokho of Maccabi Tel Aviv received a yellow card in the 25th minute, followed by A. Yarmolenko of Dynamo Kyiv in the 33rd minute. K. Belic of Maccabi Tel Aviv was also cautioned in the 58th minute.
Dynamo Kyiv dominated possession with 52% compared to Maccabi Tel Aviv’s 48%. Regarding shots, Dynamo generated 6 opportunities (2 on target and 4 off target), while Maccabi had 4 (2 on target and 1 off target). Dynamo also had a slight advantage in corners, with 8 compared to Maccabi’s 7. Both teams committed a similar number of fouls, 14 by Dynamo and 13 by Maccabi.
The result leaves the tie open for the return leg, where Maccabi Tel Aviv will look to overturn the deficit at their home stadium.
Substitutions maccabi tel aviv: at minute 46 I. Sissokho came in and I. Noy went out., at minute 68 E. Madmon came in and I. Nicolaescu went out., at minute 76 Heitor came in and R. Shlomo went out., at minute 86 K. Belic came in and B. Lederman went out.
Substitutions dynamo kyiv: at minute 62 A. Yarmolenko came in and V. Kabaev went out., at minute 62 K. Bilovar came in and D. Popov went out., at minute 73 E. Guerrero came in and M. Ponomarenko went out., at minute 83 D. Popov came in and V. Brazhko went out., at minute 83 O. Pikhalyonok came in and M. Shaparenko went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Dynamo Kyiv
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Maccabi Tel Aviv
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