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Upset in Gibraltar: Lincoln Red Imps FC Draw with Lech Poznan in a Thrilling Match
Gibraltar witnessed an exciting UEFA Europa Conference League match at Europa Sports Park, where Lincoln Red Imps FC secured a valuable draw against Lech Poznan. Despite the Polish team’s ball possession dominance (62% possession against Lincoln’s 38%), the home side displayed great defensive solidity and attacking effectiveness.
Lech Poznan was frustrated by Lincoln’s resistance. The first half was highly contested in midfield, reflected in a yellow card for Y. Agnero in the 25th minute. The surprise came in the 33rd minute when K. Gomez, assisted by B. Lopes, put Lincoln Red Imps FC ahead with a goal that ignited the stands.
The second half continued with pressure from Lech Poznan, desperately seeking an equalizer. Cypriot referee Chrysovalantis Theouli cautioned B. Dabo (53′) and J. Hankins (77′) from the home side. The Polish persistence finally paid off in the 77th minute when M. Ishak converted a penalty, leveling the score.
Just when everything seemed to indicate a narrow victory for Lech Poznan, C. Rutjens, assisted by T. Kolega, scored a goal in the 88th minute that unleashed euphoria in the stadium and sealed the draw for Lincoln Red Imps FC. Despite the favorable statistics for Lech Poznan, who took 19 shots (5 on target) and earned 6 corners, Lincoln Red Imps FC capitalized on their opportunities, with 12 shots (3 on target) and 4 corners, and achieved a valuable draw at home. The match, characterized by 14 fouls by Lincoln and 17 by Lech, concluded with a result that leaves the group wide open in this Europa Conference League.
Substitutions lech poznan: at minute 46 R. Gumny came in and J. Pereira went out., at minute 46 Y. Agnero came in and T. Ismaheel went out., at minute 46 L. Bengtsson came in and L. Palma went out., at minute 57 B. Fiabema came in and M. Ishak went out., at minute 74 G. Thordarson came in and A. Kozubal went out.
Substitutions lincoln red imps fc: at minute 61 K. Gomez came in and N. Pozo went out., at minute 82 B. Dabo came in and Juanje went out., at minute 87 V. Villacanas came in and J. Toscano went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Lincoln Red Imps FC
Lech Poznan
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