The New Saints edge past FC Astana in a thrilling encounter
Shrewsbury, Shropshire – The New Saints defeated FC Astana 2-0 in an exciting UEFA Europa Conference League match. The game, played at The Croud Meadow, was characterized by intensity and a fight for possession.
The first goals came in the second half. In the 40th minute, R. Holden opened the scoring for The New Saints with a goal assisted by J. Williams. Just three minutes later, the home side was forced to play with one man less after C. Harrison received a yellow card.
Despite being outnumbered, The New Saints continued to press and managed to extend their lead in the 78th minute. D. McManus scored from the penalty spot to make it 2-0, after a foul inside the visitors’ box.
FC Astana tried to react but could not find a way to break through the opposition’s defense. The match ended with a 2-0 result, reflecting the superiority of The New Saints, who took all three points and moved closer to qualifying for the next round.
Substitutions the new saints: at minute 71 B. Clark came in and R. Holden went out., at minute 71 A. Wilson came in and R. Brobbel went out., at minute 88 A. Cieslewicz came in and J. Williams went out., at minute 90 J. Canavan came in and D. McManus went out.
Substitutions fc astana: at minute 72 N. Zhaksylykov came in and S. Basmanov went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
The New Saints
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FC Astana
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