Europa League: Mariupol and AZ fail in first round of first qualifying round

08.08.2019 23:48

The fourth team of the previous UPL draw, Mariupol, started the European Cup with a draw with the Dutch AZ.

In comparison with Premier League match against Alexandria Azov's mentor Oleksandr Babych made three changes, releasing Polehenko, Gorbunov, and Tyshchenko as "bases." Mariupol was opposed by the fourth team of the previous Dutch championship, AZ, which includes such well-known players as Vlaar and Klassi.

The guests dominated the field during the first half, inflicting eight shots on goal by Khudzhamov, but our goalkeeper persevered. Especially dangerous were the attempts of Owedjan and Stengs, as well as a free kick by the same Owedjan. The Dutch regularly attacked with their flanks and made many dangerous shots. In "Mariupol" it is worth noting the left eyebrow, which was often counterattacked, as well as several inaccurate shots performed by Gorbunov.

In the second half of the meeting Mariupol had more possession of the ball, but the attacks of the guests were still sharper. Khudzhamov had to save again after Stang's blows, and Owedzhan's shot was transferred to the crossbar by the Ukrainian goalkeeper. In the 62nd minute, AZ scored Rustam, but the referee canceled Boad's goal due to a handball. "Mariupol" responded with a good attack, which ended with a shot by Tankovsky in the goal area. At the end of the meeting, the hosts conducted several good attacks.

As a result, the team failed to score, so the winner of the duel will decide in Alkmaar next Thursday, August 15.

Europa League. Qualifying Round 3. The first match

Mariupol (Ukraine) — AZ (Netherlands) — 0:0

"Mariupol": Khudzhamov (k), Polegenko, Chobotenko, Bykov, Gorbunov (Dava, 76), Chekh (Tankovsky, 63), Fedorchuk, Churko, Mishnev, Vakula, Tishchenko (Kiryukhantsev, 86).

Substitutions: Halchuk, Yavorsky, Kashchuk, Topalov.

Trainer: Alexander Babich.

AZ: Bizot, Svensson (Sugawara, 80), Vlaar, Weitens (Classe, 73), Weindal, Middsche (Goodmundsson, 87), Coopmeiners (k), Ouvedjan, Stengs, Boad, Idrissi.

Substitutions: de Boer, Haciidiakos, Jonsen, Reinders.

Trainer: Arne Slot.

Referee: Michael Tucgaard (Denmark).

Booked: Czech (26), Polegenko (90 + 3) - Svensson (25), Boadu (60).

August 8. Odessa. Chornomorets Stadium.