2 – 1
“Denilho Cleonise breaks the deadlock right on the stroke of half-time, giving Vitebsk a 1-0 lead on the night and the advantage they needed heading into the break.”
Pivotal“Substitute Matej Deket, who had only come on in the 91st minute, levels the tie at 1-1 on the night and 2-2 on aggregate, wiping out Vitebsk's lead and throwing the tie wide open in extra time.”
Pivotal“In the very last moments of extra time, Artem Kontsevoy scores to restore Vitebsk's lead at 2-1 on the night, levelling the aggregate at 2-2 and forcing a penalty shootout.”
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ML Vitebsk
Borac Banja Luka
ML Vitebsk dominated possession and territorial control — racking up 100 dangerous attacks to Borac's 48 and outshooting the visitors 6-4 on target — yet it was the Bosnian side who ultimately held their nerve when it mattered most. Vitebsk struck first on the stroke of half-time through Denilho Cleonise, only for substitute Matej Deket to equalise in the 103rd minute after coming on late in the second half, sending the tie into extra time with the aggregate level. When Artem Kontsevoy bundled home in the final seconds of extra time to make it 2-1 on the night and 2-2 on aggregate, it appeared Vitebsk had stolen the tie — but the shootout told a different story. Borac held their composure from the spot, with a Silas Gnaka miss proving costly for Vitebsk as Borac converted to win 4-2 on penalties and advance to the next round of the Europa Conference League.
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Matej DeketPenalty goal! Matej Deket scores, making it 2-3.
Silas GnakaPenalty miss by Silas Gnaka. The match remains 2-2.
Penalty goal scored! The score is now 2-2.
Artem KontsevoyGoal in the penalty shootout! Artem Kontsevoj scores, making it 2-1.
Stojan VranjesGoal in the penalty shootout! Stojan Vranjes scores, making it 1-1.
Zakhar VolkovPenalty goal! Zakhar Volkov scores to make it 1-0.
Goal! Artem Kontsevoj scores, making it 2-1.
Goal! The score is now 2-1.
Yellow card.
Nemanja JaksicYellow CardYellow card issued to Nemanja Jaksic.
Yellow card issued.
On Pascual Abel, off Damir Hrelja.
Silas Gnaka comes on for Aleksandar Mesarovic.
assist: Amer Hiros
Goal! Matej Deket scores, making it 1-1.
Substitution: Matej Deket comes on for Sandi Ogrinec.
Nemanja Jaksic is on, and Viktor Rogan is off.
Vladislav Zhuk is substituted off for Ilya Moskalenchik.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Yan Skibskiy is substituted off for Sergey Balanovich.
Yellow card issued to Bart Meijers.
Corner awarded.
David Vukovic is on, and Stefan Savic is off.
Bassekou Diabate comes on for Denilho Cleonise.
Amer HirosYellow CardYellow card for Amer Hiros.
Corner awarded.
On Amer Hiros, off Ante Roguljic.
Yellow card issued.
Yellow card issued.
Corner awarded.
First half ends with a score of 1-0.
assist: Zakhar Volkov
Goal! The score is now 1-0.
Yellow card issued.
Corner awarded.
Aleksandar MesarovicYellow CardYellow card issued to Aleksandar Mesarovic.
Kick-off! The referee is Andy Madley.
ML Vitebsk face a must-win second leg at home after falling 1-0 in Banja Luka, where Stefan Savić's 14th-minute strike and a red card for Milad Mohammadi left them with a mountain to climb. Borac Banja Luka arrive knowing a draw is enough to advance in this UEFA Europa Conference League 3rd Qualifying Round tie. Expect a tense, tactical battle where Vitebsk must attack while avoiding the defensive lapses that cost them in the first leg.
ML Vitebsk
Borac Banja Luka wins on penalties
