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Shamrock Rovers vs PAOK: A convincing victory for the Greeks
Shamrock Rovers and PAOK faced off at the Tallaght Stadium in Dublin in a UEFA Europa League Play-off round match. The match was marked by a convincing victory for PAOK, who won 2-0.
The first half passed with few scoring chances. Shamrock Rovers had more possession of the ball, but failed to translate it into real danger for the opposing goal. PAOK was more effective in attack, generating some clear scoring chances, although without success.
The second half began at a faster pace. In the 64th minute, Ozdoev opened the scoring for PAOK after an assist from Zivkovic. Shamrock Rovers tried to react but PAOK remained unfazed and extended their lead in the 75th minute with a goal from Despodov, assisted by Taison.
Despite the loss, Shamrock Rovers tried to press at the end of the match, but failed to find the back of the net. PAOK took the victory with a score of 2-0 and positions themselves as favorites for the next round.
Statistics:
* Shamrock Rovers: 51% possession, 5 shots (2 on target, 3 off target), 2 corners, 8 fouls, 1 yellow card, 0 red cards.
* PAOK: 49% possession, 16 shots (10 on target, 4 off target), 5 corners, 8 fouls, 1 yellow card, 0 red cards.
Events:
* 35′: Shamrock Rovers – Yellow card for R. Towell.
* 52′: PAOK – Yellow card for G. Michailidis.
* 64′: PAOK – Goal by M. Ozdoev.
* 75′: PAOK – Goal by K. Despodov.
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Substitutions shamrock rovers: at minute 64 L. Grace came in and S. Kavanagh went out., at minute 64 N. Farrugia came in and D. Burns went out., at minute 65 C. Dillon came in and J. Byrne went out., at minute 65 C. Noonan came in and G. O’Neill went out., at minute 65 G. Burke came in and M. McNulty went out.
Substitutions paok: at minute 71 G. Konstantelias came in and A. Zivkovic went out., at minute 71 S. Schwab came in and M. Ozdoev went out., at minute 71 F. Chalov came in and T. Tissoudali went out., at minute 71 Taison came in and T. Murg went out., at minute 76 Rafa Soares came in and A. R. Baba went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Shamrock Rovers
PAOK
Titulares:
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