“Joaquín Panichelli opens the scoring with a clinical right-footed finish from Sebastian Nanasi's perfectly weighted through ball”
Pivotal“Martial Godo doubles Strasbourg's lead with a thunderous right-footed strike from the center of the box on the counterattack”
Pivotal“Ante Majstorovic pulls one back for Rijeka with a precise header from Tiago Dantas' set-piece delivery, giving the hosts crucial hope”
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Rijeka
Strasbourg
Outstanding performance
Strasbourg•GoalkeeperStrasbourg took control of this Europa Conference League first leg with a clinical 2-1 victory at Rijeka, giving themselves a crucial advantage heading into the return fixture. Joaquín Panichelli set the tone with an early strike from Sebastian Nanasi's through ball, before Martial Godo's powerful second-half effort seemingly put the tie beyond doubt. However, Rijeka showed resilience when Ante Majstorovic headed home from Tiago Dantas' cross to give the Croatian side a vital away goal to take back to France. The match was marred by numerous fouls and yellow cards, with five bookings handed out as both teams battled intensely in this knockout tie opener.
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Corner kick awarded to Rijeka after Andrew Omobamidele allowed the ball to go out of play.
Corner awarded to Rijeka after a play that resulted in a deflection off Samir El Mourabet.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be four minutes of stoppage time.
Corner kick awarded to Rijeka after Ben Chilwell allowed the ball to go out.
Ben Chilwell commits a foul for Strasbourg.
Ben Chilwell commits a foul for Strasbourg.
Offside call against Rijeka. Ante Juric has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Mike Penders from Strasbourg earns a free kick in his own half.
Duje Cop from Rijeka commits a foul.
A shot on goal was thwarted. Ante Juric from Rijeka directed a header from the middle of the box, but Mike Penders from Strasbourg made a save right in the center of the goal. The opportunity was set up by Tiago Dantas, who delivered a cross.
Corner kick awarded to Rijeka after Lucas Høgsberg allowed the ball to go out of play.
A shot attempt is thwarted. Ante Juric from Rijeka tries to strike with his right foot from the right side of the penalty area, but the effort is blocked.
Duje Cop from Rijeka committed a foul.
Ben Chilwell of Strasbourg earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Substitution for Strasbourg: Gessime Yassine comes on to take the place of Sam Amo-Ameyaw.
Missed opportunity. Duje Cop from Rijeka took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area following a direct free kick.
Guela DouéYellow CardGuéla Doué from Strasbourg receives a yellow card for committing a foul.
Toni Fruk from Rijeka earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Guéla Doué from Strasbourg commits a foul.
Corner kick awarded to Rijeka after Lucas Høgsberg allowed the ball to go out of play.
Corner kick awarded to Rijeka after Lucas Høgsberg allowed the ball to go out of play.
Corner kick awarded to Rijeka after Andrew Omobamidele allowed the ball to go out of play.
Rijeka is flagged for offside. Ante Juric has been caught in an offside position.
Substitution for Strasbourg: David Datro Fofana comes on to take the place of Joaquín Panichelli.
assist: Tiago Dantas
Goal! Rijeka 1, Strasbourg 2. Ante Majstorovic scores with a header from the center of the box, placing the ball into the bottom right corner. The assist comes from Tiago Dantas, who delivered a cross after a set piece.
Ben Chilwell commits a handball for Strasbourg.
Substitution for Rijeka: Justas Lasickas comes on to take the place of Mladen Devetak.
Substitution for Rijeka: Ante Juric comes on to take the place of Daniel Adu-Adjei.
Goal! Rijeka 0, Strasbourg 2. Martial Godo scores for Strasbourg with a powerful right-footed shot from the middle of the box, placing it high into the center of the net after a quick counterattack.
Shot on goal denied. Guéla Doué from Strasbourg takes a right-footed attempt from the right side of the penalty area, but the goalkeeper makes the save.
Strasbourg is flagged for offside as Martial Godo is caught in an offside position.
Foul committed by Martial Godo of Strasbourg.
Ante Orec from Rijeka is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive half.
Valentín Barco from Strasbourg earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Alfonso Barco from Rijeka commits a foul.
Shot on goal denied. Daniel Adu-Adjei from Rijeka takes a right-footed attempt from the right side of the penalty area, but Mike Penders from Strasbourg makes a save right in the middle of the goal.
Substitution for Rijeka: Duje Cop comes on to take the place of Amer Gojak.
Substitution for Rijeka: Dejan Petrovic comes on to take the place of Merveil Ndockyt.
Substitution for Strasbourg: Abdoul Ouattara comes on to take the place of Julio Enciso.
Substitution for Strasbourg: Martial Godo comes on to take the place of Sebastian Nanasi.
Strasbourg is flagged for offside as Sebastian Nanasi is found to be in an illegal position.
Missed opportunity! Daniel Adu-Adjei from Rijeka took a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it didn't hit the target.
Missed opportunity! Stjepan Radeljic from Rijeka had a header from the center of the box after a corner kick, but it went off target.
A shot on goal was thwarted. Tiago Dantas from Rijeka took a right-footed strike from the left side of the penalty area, but Mike Penders from Strasbourg made a save right in the middle of the goal. The attempt was set up by Toni Fruk.
Corner awarded to Rijeka after Lucas Høgsberg allowed the ball to go out.
Missed opportunity. Merveil Ndockyt from Rijeka took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area after a corner kick.
Corner kick awarded to Rijeka after Andrew Omobamidele allowed the ball to go out of play.
Offside call against Strasbourg. Valentín Barco has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Valentín Barco from Strasbourg earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Merveil Ndockyt from Rijeka committed a foul.
Alfonso Barco from Rijeka commits a foul.
Julio Enciso commits a foul for Strasbourg.
Missed opportunity! Andrew Omobamidele from Strasbourg took a right-footed shot from the middle of the box after a set piece, but it didn't hit the target.
Ante MajstorovicYellow CardAnte Majstorovic from Rijeka receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Joaquín Panichelli from Strasbourg earns a free kick on the left side of the field.
Joaquín Panichelli from Strasbourg earns a free kick on the left side of the field.
Ante Majstorovic from Rijeka commits a foul.
Guéla Doué from Strasbourg commits a foul.
Sam Amo-Ameyaw of Strasbourg commits a foul.
Sebastian Nanasi from Strasbourg earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Ante Majstorovic from Rijeka commits a foul.
Joaquín Panichelli from Strasbourg earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Joaquín Panichelli from Strasbourg earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Ante Majstorovic from Rijeka commits a foul.
Andrew Omobamidele from Strasbourg earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Andrew OmobamideleYellow CardAndrew Omobamidele from Strasbourg receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Foul committed by Andrew Omobamidele from Strasbourg.
Daniel Adu-Adjei from Rijeka is awarded a free kick on the right flank.
Substitution for Strasbourg: Andrew Omobamidele comes on to take the place of Ismaël Doukouré.
Substitution for Strasbourg: Andrew Omobamidele comes on to take the place of Ismaël Doukouré.
The first half concludes with the score at Rijeka 0, Strasbourg 1.
The first half concludes with Rijeka trailing 0-1 against Strasbourg.
The first half concludes with the scoreline reading Rijeka 0, Strasbourg 1.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be three minutes of stoppage time.
Toni FrukYellow CardToni Fruk from Rijeka receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Guéla Doué from Strasbourg is awarded a free kick in their own half.
Toni Fruk from Rijeka commits a foul.
The pause has ended. They're set to resume play now.
The game is currently paused due to an injury to Merveil Ndockyt from Rijeka.
Missed opportunity. Julio Enciso from Strasbourg takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it goes over the goal and to the right. The assist came from Valentín Barco.
Missed opportunity! Joaquín Panichelli from Strasbourg attempted a header from the left side of the six-yard box after a corner kick, but it went wide.
Strasbourg has earned a corner kick after Amer Gojak allowed the ball to go out of play.
Alfonso Barco from Rijeka committed a foul.
Julio Enciso from Strasbourg is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Corner kick awarded to Rijeka after Samir El Mourabet allowed the ball to go out.
Ismaël Doukouré from Strasbourg commits a foul.
Daniel Adu-Adjei from Rijeka is awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
A shot attempt by Julio Enciso from Strasbourg is blocked; he fired with his left foot from outside the penalty area, but the goalkeeper managed to make the save.
Ante Orec from Rijeka is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Ben Chilwell commits a foul for Strasbourg.
A shot attempt is thwarted. Daniel Adu-Adjei from Rijeka takes a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Merveil Ndockyt.
Ismaël DoukouréYellow CardIsmaël Doukouré from Strasbourg receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Ismaël Doukouré from Strasbourg commits a foul.
Daniel Adu-Adjei from Rijeka has been awarded a free kick in the attacking half of the field.
Sam Amo-Ameyaw from Strasbourg earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Sam Amo-Ameyaw from Strasbourg earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Toni Fruk from Rijeka earns a free kick on the left side of the field.
Samir El Mourabet from Strasbourg commits a foul.
Strasbourg has been flagged for offside. Valentín Barco has found himself in an offside position.
Corner kick awarded to Strasbourg after Mladen Devetak's defensive error.
Merveil Ndockyt from Rijeka earns a free kick on the right side of the field.
Sebastian Nanasi commits a foul for Strasbourg.
Valentín Barco from Strasbourg tries a shot with his right foot from outside the penalty area, but it sails over the crossbar.
A shot attempt is thwarted. Sam Amo-Ameyaw from Strasbourg tries a left-footed strike from the right side of the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Sebastian Nanasi.
The shot was blocked. Toni Fruk from Rijeka took a right-footed attempt from outside the penalty area, but it was saved.
Stjepan Radeljic from Rijeka earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Joaquín Panichelli from Strasbourg commits a foul.
Missed opportunity! Toni Fruk from Rijeka took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it didn't hit the target.
Corner awarded to Strasbourg after Stjepan Radeljic allowed the ball to go out.
Shot on goal denied. Joaquín Panichelli from Strasbourg took a left-footed strike from the middle of the box, but Martin Zlomislic from Rijeka made a save right in the center of the goal, with assistance from Sebastian Nanasi.
Missed opportunity! Joaquín Panichelli from Strasbourg takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area that goes just wide to the left. The chance was set up by a through ball from Valentín Barco.
Missed opportunity! Toni Fruk from Rijeka took a right-footed shot from over 35 yards, but it went wide to the right. He was set up by Daniel Adu-Adjei during a quick counterattack.
Joaquín Panichelli from Strasbourg is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Alfonso Barco from Rijeka commits a foul.
A shot on goal has been denied. Toni Fruk from Rijeka unleashed a left-footed strike from the middle of the box, but Mike Penders from Strasbourg made a fantastic save, stopping it in the upper center of the net. The attempt was set up by Amer Gojak.
A shot on goal has been blocked. Toni Fruk from Rijeka took a left-footed strike from the middle of the box, but it was saved in the upper center of the net.
Missed opportunity! Toni Fruk from Rijeka took a left-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box, but it went over the bar and to the left after a set piece play.
Missed opportunity! Ante Majstorovic from Rijeka took a right-footed shot from the center of the box after a corner kick, but it went wide.
Toni Fruk from Rijeka earns a free kick on the left side of the pitch.
Toni Fruk from Rijeka is awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.
Lucas Høgsberg from Strasbourg earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Daniel Adu-Adjei from Rijeka committed a foul.
Alfonso Barco from Rijeka commits a handball foul.
assist: Sebastian Nanasi
Goal! Rijeka 0, Strasbourg 1. Joaquín Panichelli scores for Strasbourg with a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, placing the ball into the bottom right corner. The assist comes from Sebastian Nanasi, who delivered a perfectly timed through ball.
Valentín Barco from Strasbourg earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Merveil Ndockyt from Rijeka commits a foul.
The opening half is underway...
The starting teams have been revealed, and the players are currently going through their warm-up routines.
Europa Conference League leaders Strasbourg travel to Croatia for the first leg of their Round of 16 tie against Rijeka. The French side's perfect group stage form faces a stern test against a Rijeka team unbeaten at home in European competition this season.
