The lead for the big final of the Conference League at the OPAP Arena was taken by Fiorentinawhich with a goal in the first minute of stoppage time, bent the battle Club Brugge, overpowering me score 3-2 in “Artemio Franki”!
Given that Olympiacos celebrated a historic triumph in England over Aston Villa (2-4), “viola” and “red and white” now have the upper hand for the big final.
The match:
With the best omens, the game started for her Fiorentinawhich in the first phase of the match, was lucky to open the score in the 5th minute with beautiful finish by Sotilwith the Italian midfielder latching on to a superb curling shot from the left to send the ball into the opposite side of the net!
In the 13th minute, Club Brugge made its presence felt for the first time in the opponent’s goal, with Igor Thiago’s shot stopping at Teraciano. Finally, four minutes later, the Belgians found the equalizer from the white bullet with scorer Vanakenafter the hand of Biraghi.
From that point until the break, the “violas” were the ones who had the initiative of the movements and controlled the tempo. After initially warning in the 25th minute with Gonzalez, at 37‘, they retook the lead when, after Bonaventura’s ‘thunderbolt’ from distance, Yackers made an unsteady save and Belotti from close range gave the Italians the lead again!
The scene was similar in the replay, with the hosts controlling the pace. In the 51st minute, Belotti squandered a great chance with Yokers telling him “no” from close range. Yes, at 61′, things got worse for the guests, when o Onientika he was sent off with two yellow cards he saw within three minutes.
Nevertheless, the Belgians not only did not chew, but “hit” on the open field and even immediately, since in 63′ Igor Thiago he ran quickly into the open field and beat the opposing keeper with a strong finish for 2-2!
The fact that Club Brugge were playing with ten men rallied Nicky Hayen’s side, who, although they had fallen behind, did not allow Fiorentina to create dangerous moments despite the home team’s efforts.
Finally, the solution was given by Enzolas in the first minute of stoppage time (3-2), with the Angolan forward coming on as a substitute in the 88th minute and “redeeming” the Italians with a powerful shot after a rebound on his own post!
The elevens:
Fiorentina (Vincenzo Italiano): Terazzano, Dodo, Martines, Ranieri, Biraghi, Artur (70′ Lopez), Bonaventura, Gonzalez, Beltran (70′ Icone), Sotil (52′ Quame), Belotti (88′ Enzola).
Club Brugge (Nicky Hayen): Jakers, Sabe, Spillers, Mecheler, Meijer, Skoras (65′ Nielsen), Ontoi, Onientika, Jutgla, Vanaken, Thiago.
Source: Sport Fm
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