Europa League. Kolos complete their way into the tournament, losing to Rijeka in overtime

25.09.2020 02:18

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In the Europa League third qualifying round, Kolos Kovalivka lost to Croatian Rijeka's in extra time.

In their debut match in the European Cups «Kolos defeated Greek Aris away. In the third qualifying round of the Europa League, the blacksmiths again had to play away, according to the draw, this time against the Croatian "Rijeka". Compared to the previous match of the tournament, Ruslan Kostyshyn made only one substitution, releasing Kravchenko in defense.

"Rijeka" as the host started the match with ball control, more active in the attack. Pavichych and Murych beat the Balkans, Gnezda-Cheryn also dangerously punched, but Volynets reacted. Closer to the end of the first half, "Kolos" began to act more actively ahead, it is worth noting Novak's shot above the goal after the standard.

In the second half, "Rijeka" continued to control the game. The players of the Croatian team inflicted several dangerous blows, in particular, we can mention Andriyashevych's shot over the crossbar after the rebound, and Lončar and Kulenović also had their chances. "Kolos" sometimes responded well, in the 90th minute Seleznyov lost his chance, but the guests did not manage to upset the Croats. As a result, the main time passed without goals.

In overtime, the main opponent of the players was a lawn damaged by a downpour. However, even under unfavorable conditions, the hosts managed to score - after a corner ball bounced off Novak, and Joao Escoval hit the crossbar. Kolos failed to win back, and in the 115th minute after a mistake by Volynets Andriyashevich pushed the ball into the empty net, doubling the advantage of the Croats. This is the end of the debut European Cup campaign for blacksmiths.

Europa League. 3nd qualifying round

Rijeka (Croatia) — Kolos (Ukraine) — 2:0 (0: 0, 0: 0)

Goals: Joao Escoval (102), Andriyashevich (115).

Rijeka: Nevistic, Tsapan, Velkoski (Joao Escoval, 91), Smolcic, Tomechak (Raspopovich, 90 + 1), Gnezda-Cherin (Lepinica, 99), Pavicic (Kulenovic, 71), Steful, Muric, Andriyashevich (k), Lonchar.

Substitutions: Nvolokor, Galovich, Turchin.

Trainer: Simon Rozhman.

Kolos: Volynets, Kravchenko, Gavrish (k), Petrov, Novak, Yemets, Smyrny (D. Kostyshyn, 84), Bogdanov, Zadoya (Orikhovsky, 108), Antyukh (Morozko, 90 + 5), Lysenko (Seleznyov, 71).

Substitutions: Kucherenko, Chornomorets, Ilyin.

Trainer: Ruslan Kostyshyn.

Referee: Thiago Martins (Portugal).

Booked: Raspopovich (105), Kulenovich (105 + 2), Smolchich (107), Lepinitsa (120 + 2) - Kravchenko (3), Zadoya (37), Bogdanov (105 + 3).

September 24. Rijeka. Rujevica Stadium.