Conference League. "Dnipro-1" secured a historic victory in European cups on Cyprus
In the second group stage match of the Conference League, Ukrainian «Dnipro-1» convincingly defeated Cypriot «Apollon» from Limassol away from home.
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In the second round of the Conference League group stage, Ukrainian 'Dnipro-1' convincingly defeated Cypriot 'Apollon' from Limassol away.
In the opening match, coach Oleksandr Kucher's team lost to AZ in Košice (0:1), and now they traveled to Nicosia for their first away game of the group stage. The Dnipro coach decided to field the same starting lineup as he did a week ago against 'Apollon'.
Photo by Sergiy Kozin
In the first half, the Ukrainians dominated on the field and scored three goals. On the 11th minute, Dobik assisted Rubchynskyi who put the ball into an empty net. Later, the forward of Ukraine's national team himself scored after a combination play involving Hutsulak and Rubchynskyi. Just before halftime, Artem completed his brace with a classy dribble from Busanello.
Photo by Sergiy Kozin
In the second half, 'Apollon' managed to score one goal - Pittas scored with a powerful shot from Kiriacou's cross on the right flank. The Ukrainians also had their chances, including Dobik missing out on scoring a hat-trick. In added time, Kiriacou hit the post from the penalty spot. However, in the end, Dnipro managed to maintain their lead.
Photo by Sergiy Kozin
Thus, the black and yellow team earned their first points in the Conference League group stage, simultaneously securing their maiden European cup victory.
Photo by Sergiy Kozin
In the match, players called up for the upcoming national team training session were present in Dnipro-1's squad: Pikhalyonok (substituted at 90th minute) and Dobik (two goals, assist, substituted at 90th minute).
Conference League. Group stage. Group E
2nd round
'Apollon' (Cyprus) — 'Dnipro-1' (Ukraine) — 1:3 (0:3)
Goals: Pittas (58) — Rubchynskyi (11), Dobik (26, 45).
'Apollon': A. Jovanovic, Pebern (Josten, 46), Robersz, Alisami, Panayiotou (Cabrall, 10), Kiriacou (c), Kol, Shahar, Ba (Onjenda, 20), Hammass (Spolyarch, 46), Pittas.
Substitutes: Loizou, Demetriou, V. Jovanovic, Artimatas.
Coach: David Catala.
'Dnipro-1': Valef, Adamyuk, Svatak (c), Sarapij, Busanello, Babenko, Rubchynskyi (Baluli, 83), Pikhalyonok (Gorbunov, 90), Hutsulak (Tanchyk, 83), Amash (Nazarenko, 83), Dobik (Kogut, 90).
Substitutes: Ribak, Yurchuk, Kononenko, Logynov.
Coach: Oleksandr Kucher.
Referee: Adam Farkas (Hungary).
Yellow cards: Kiriacou (45+4), Pittas (48) — Adamyuk (17), Babenko (63), Sarapij (90+1).
September 15. Nicosia. GSP Stadium.
AZ (Netherlands) — Vaduz (Liechtenstein) — 4:1 (1:1)
Standings
|
|
G |
W |
D |
L |
Pts |
GF-GA |
|
1. AZ |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
5—1 |
6 |
|
2. Dnipro-1 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
3—2 |
3 |
|
3. Apollon |
2 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1—3 |
1 |
|
4. Vaduz |
2 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1—4 |
1 |
3rd round
October 6, 2022
'Dnipro-1' — Vaduz (19.45)
AZ — 'Apollon' (22.00)
