FC Copenhagen edge past Baník Ostrava in a tight affair
Copenhagen, Denmark – FC Copenhagen secured a narrow victory over Baník Ostrava in the UEFA Europa Conference League third qualifying round, thanks to a 90th-minute goal from Viktor Froholdt.
The match was dominated by Copenhagen in terms of possession, controlling the ball for 68% of the game. The Danes generated a total of 18 shots, two of which were on target, while the Czechs managed only 10 shots, 6 on target.
Despite the clear difference in possession, Baník Ostrava put up a strong defensive performance that kept Copenhagen at bay until the end. The Czech resistance was rewarded with two yellow cards, one for E. Prekop in the 64th minute and another for P. Kpozo in the 86th minute.
In the 90th minute, a pass from L. Lerager set up Froholdt for the winning goal for Copenhagen, securing their passage to the next round.
Statistics:
* FC Copenhagen: 68% possession, 18 shots (2 on target, 9 off target), 3 corners, 5 fouls, 0 yellows, 0 reds
* Baník Ostrava: 32% possession, 10 shots (6 on target, 2 off target), 0 corners, 11 fouls, 2 yellows, 0 reds
Match details:
* Date: August 7, 2024
* City: Copenhagen
* Stadium: Parken
* Referee: Nathan Verboomen, Belgium
* League: UEFA Europa Conference League
* Season: 2024
* Round: 3rd Qualifying Round
* Country: World
Substitutions fc copenhagen: at minute 10 G. Gocholeishvili came in and R. Huescas went out., at minute 46 L. Lerager came in and T. Delaney went out., at minute 67 J. Larsson came in and E. Achouri went out., at minute 77 V. Froholdt came in and M. Mattsson went out.
Substitutions baník ostrava: at minute 70 M. Rusnak came in and D. Buchta went out., at minute 70 J. Klima came in and E. Prekop went out., at minute 79 F. Kubala came in and M. Sin went out., at minute 90 D. Holzer came in and Ewerton went out., at minute 90 S. Grygar came in and T. Rigo went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
FC Copenhagen
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Baník Ostrava
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