A miraculous comeback from an outsider in Germany and a lost sensation in Portugal. The main thing in LE. Video
Georgy Ilyushchenko September 27, 2024, 01:40 Moscow time Audio version: Your browser does not support the audio element.
And also Mourinho’s victory and Tottenham’s devastating success with Ajax.
The first day of the main stage of the Europa League is over. The matches on the second day were no worse than those on the first. More specifically, in our traditional brief review.
Yesterday’s summary:
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You’ve never seen such a surprising goal this season. Review of Europa League matches
Fenerbahce Mourinho gave a concert with the Belgians
The confrontation between Fenerbahçe and Union was intense: three goals (one of them in added time), many chances, two expulsions and a missed penalty. In addition, the Belgians were not inferior in terms of play to their most eminent competitor, but they still missed too many opportunities. Livakovic, for example, deflected the ball into the post after a high attempt by Ivanovic. This is the Croatian duel.
The Turks showed better execution: midway through the first half, Söyüncü converted a save by former CSKA defender Bekao from close range. In the 74th minute, Mac Allister (Kevin, brother of world champion Alexis) sent a red card to En-Nesyri, making it easier for Fener. And there Burgess scored his own goal. Osayi-Samuel equalized the lineups with two yellow cards, and also gave the 11-meter penalty to “Unión”. Livakovic saved, and even so, on the next attack the difference was reduced. The goalkeeper deserved a cookie, but what can you do? The spectators in Istanbul were clearly not disappointed.
Livakovic in the match against Unión
Photo: Zuma/TASS
Tottenham even defeated Qarabag in the minority
The match started 35 minutes late due to rain and the subsequent delay of Qarabag, stuck in a traffic jam. As if apologizing for the London weather, Dragushin stupidly lost the ball in the middle of the field in the eighth minute. I had to break Juninho’s one-on-one: deserved red. Did this help Azerbaijanis? Unless you fail more than three times. Johnson shot accurately into the second corner, Sarr took advantage of Kochalski’s clearance, Solanke “got up” behind Son and finished from a couple of meters.
With the score 0:2, Jafarguliyev deserved a penalty: Bayramov did not rekindle the intrigue and shot over the goal. At the same time, the guests had enough chances – they themselves were to blame, because Zubir, plus the same Zhuninho and Bayramov, clearly delayed the shots from advantageous positions. Furthermore, one of the best games of the season was played by the local goalkeeper Vicario: Qarabag played with 2 xG, but only scored in an offside position. A three goal difference is not at stake. The case in which the class of artists decided.
The broadcast rights to the Europa League in Russia belong to the online cinema Okko
Ajax incinerated the Immobile and Paulista team
Besiktas Giovanni van Bronckhorst, with former Arsenal defender Paulista and top scorer Immobile, arrived in Amsterdam and scored four unanswered goals. Maybe I should have stayed in Türkiye? The Italian, who came out in the second half, is not to blame for the crushing defeat, but the Brazilian actively participated in it. Like his defensive partner, Uduohai, from Augsburg. The Ajax players did what they wanted. Fitz-Jim warmed up with a shot off the post and then grabbed the rebound to open the scoring. The beating continued with Godts and Taylor twice. No one planned to interfere with them. The Netherlands will need this difference before the playoffs.
The broadcast rights to the Europa League in Russia belong to the Okko online cinema.
There are no winners in the Paredes Derby
Although the Basque Aitor showed himself better than the Roman Leandro, heading during a standard to equalize the score in the 85th minute. Perhaps the most important match of the first round was played with practically no chances. In fact, Athletic fulfilled its only objective. Roma controlled the match. But who will remember this? They had to score more times, which Dovbik scored with a cross from Angelino in the first half. This is the Italians’ fourth draw in six games of the season. The team is too peaceful. Did you catch the Saturn virus of the 2000s?
The broadcast rights to the Europa League in Russia belong to the Okko online cinema.
“Lyon” suffered and still deals with “Olympiacos”
On the last day of Ligue 1, the Lyon team managed to lose 2-3 against Marseille, being the majority from the fifth minute and wasting a colossal number of deadly scoring chances. They also had bad luck in the Europa League, especially Lacazette: either defender Karma cleared the ball from the goal, then the post intervened after a solo pass, or Tsolakis demonstrated his goalkeeping skills. In the 67th minute, Olympiacos finally faltered: the defender corrected Cherki’s shot into his own goal. Almost immediately, Benrahma wrote his name on the scoreboard, running on the counterattack alongside Zaha, who assisted him. There is never a dull moment with this team.
Lyon – Olympiacos
Photo: Zuma/TASS
Victoria’s super comeback in Germany
If you live in Pilsen, today you can’t even complain about lack of sleep: the cheerful home fans probably make a lot of noise. And well, a draw from Eintracht. The main thing is how it was obtained. In the 67th minute, Ekitike, Ebimbe and Christensen made it 3:1: Schulz scored for the Czechs. This score remained until the 87th minute. Apparently, the Germans have already started celebrating. In vain, because Adu and Emelka presented a peace agreement. The visitors had the ball only 32% of the time. But they didn’t lose much in terms of chances (1.24 to 1.40 xG) and deserved a comeback.
The broadcast rights to the Europa League in Russia belong to the Okko online cinema.
The broadcast rights to the Europa League in Russia belong to the Okko online cinema.
Maccabi missed not only a sensational victory, but also a draw
Among the remaining matches, we highlight the almost unexpected defeat at Braga’s home against Maccabi Tel Aviv. Even in the first half, David scored from a penalty. The Portuguese did not respond to this. Until the 88th minute, when Bruma scored the match victory and a penalty. Shortly before, Peretz shot against the crossbar. Now Israelis will remember that moment with even greater bitterness. Furthermore, at 90+8 and 90+9, Kanikhovsky and Asante, upset by the reversal of the result, retired.
The broadcast rights to the Europa League in Russia belong to the Okko online cinema.
