He did his duty against Banja Luka and PAOK took the first step towards the sheet

He also beat her away from home Boracay Banja Lukacelebrating PAOK qualifying for the 3rd qualifying round of the Champions League!

The “Two-Headed of the North” may have entered the first quarter of the match played in Bosnia and in a packed stadium of 10,000 fans, but it didn’t take long for them to find their feet and take control, opening the score to 25 ‘ with Murg’s goal and finally taking the win with 1-0as he managed his lead without much trouble and was little threatened.

Thus, Rasvan Lucescu’s team celebrated with two wins and with total score 4-2 her qualification to the next qualifying round of the top European club competition, where she will face the Swedish champions, Malmewhile at the same time ensuring at least his presence in the League Phase of the Conference League.

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In the mind of the coaches

With the classic 4-2-3-1 and with one change compared to the first game, PAOK lined up the Rasvan Lucescu, not having to face problems of absences. With Kotarski under the posts, Yoni Otto replacing Sastre at right-back, Ekong, Koulierakis twin stopper and Baba at left-back. Schwab and Ozdoev started the match as the two midfielders, with Despodoff in the right-wing role, Tyson on the left and Schwab behind the more advanced Brandon.

On the other hand, the coach of the home team, Bojan Puzigatsahe also chose the 4-2-3-1, lining up his team with the same eleven he had chosen in the Thessaloniki match.

The match

With the push of her crowd that filled every corner of the field creating an impressive atmosphere, Bania Luka was the one who entered the match more strongly, having possession of the ball and pressing high, making it difficult for PAOK’s defense. The home team menacingly entered the big area of ​​”Dikephalos” before the first minute was even completed, with the defense eventually clearing away with difficulty, while a similar phase developed in the 4th minute, with Ekong providing the solution.

After its “numb” start, PAOK gradually found its footing on the pitch, taking more time with the ball at its feet and creating its first big chance to score in the 14th minute, when after a corner kick by Murg, Koulierakis found himself unmarked at the second post, making the projection but seeing the ball find the crossbar, before ending up wide.

In the 20th minute, Brandon entered the box and made a dribble from the right, with Tyson delaying and unable to find a final effort, while in the “Two-Headed” he managed to open the scoring in the 25th minute, after a great team effort. ! Tyson passed with the outside of his foot to Ozdoev and he quickly found Murg, who slotted home the move to make it 0-1!

From that point onwards, PAOK had complete control of the match, not allowing their opponent to look threatening to Kotarski’s goal. In the 28th minute, Ozdoev got a powerful shot, with Siskovsky making an impressive save for a corner, while in the 36th minute, Murg made the individual effort by coming in from the right and shooting with a slant, seeing the ball go just past the right crossbar of the hosts.

Banja Luka threatened after a long time, in the 41st minute, when, after a free kick, Meyers failed to send the ball into the net, while the first half ended with PAOK having taken a clear and large qualifying lead.

The picture of the game didn’t change at the start of the second half either, with PAOK in control, coming close to a second goal in the 49th minute when Despodov took a corner pass and Tyson got a powerful shot in, with Siskowski making the save difficult in corners. In the 53′ and after a mistake by the Bosnian defense, the Brazilian missed the exit of the opposing goalkeeper, while in the 56′ Despodov avoided two defenders with wonderful dribbles, but chose to pass unsuccessfully instead of taking the shot.

After that and until the end, PAOK was little threatened, missing an opportunity for a second goal in the 87th minute, with Constantelia reaching the small area of ​​Borats, but placing weakly over the goalkeeper. Thus, after the 0-1 final, “Two-Headed” qualified, now turning its attention to its matches with Malmö.

The compositions of the groups

PAOK (Lucescu, 4-2-3-1): Kotarski – Yoni Otto, Ekong, Koulierakis, Baba – Schwab (81′ Schwab), Odoev – Despodov (62′ Zivkovic), Murg (72′ Mandi Kamara), Tyson (62′ Konstantelias) – Brandon (72′ Samata)

Banja Luka (Puzigatsa, 4-2-3-1): Siskowski – Kvrzic (68′ Cavic), Meyers, Karolina, Herrera – Grahovac, Skorup (57′ Khrelia) – Kulasin, Savic (57′ Vranies), Vukovic – Lukic (79′ Marchetic)

Referee: Sander van der Eyck (Netherlands)

Assistants: Nathan Fickert, Rance Blooming

Fourth: Alex Boss

VAR: Dennis Higler, Ingmar Oostrom

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