Similar to the other European enterprises, the group stage of the Conference League also entered the deciding stages, when the 5th round was held this evening (Thursday). As you know, the teams that finish at the top of each group will qualify for the next stage, while the teams that finish in second place will continue to playoff games against those who drop out of the Europa League.
While Hapoel Be’er Sheva squeezed a precious point in Spain with a 2:2 draw against Villarreal and its new coach Kika Stein, the holder of the Israeli Cup kept its fingers crossed for Austria Vienna, who were happy to squeeze a 1:1 draw against the King of Poznan. Also in the early games of the evening, Beavers Natcho completed 90 minutes in the loss of Partizan Belgrade in France 2:1 to Nice. After that, Dia Saba scored in Sivaspur’s overwhelming victory, West Ham secured the home lead and Ido Shahar was not involved in Apollon’s loss.
House’
Fiorentina – Istanbul in Shakshire 1:2
In the battle between the first two teams at home and who had already ensured their continuation in the factory, the Purples left Florence with the upper hand and thus clung to the Turks with 10 points each heading into the final round – with the advantage in the meetings between the teams being the Turks who won 0:3 in the first meeting. Daniel Aleksic scored for the Turks in the 15th minute, but Luka Jovic (26 and 62) with a pair completed a turnaround. In the last round, Fiorentina will be hosted by RPS, the Latvian, the Turks will host Hearts knowing that a victory will guarantee them the top.
Hearts – RPS 1:2
For Hearts: Lawrence Shankland (3), Andy Holliday (12). RPS: Kevin Frischenbichler (39)
second house
Anderlecht – Steaua Bucharest 2:2
Lior Rafalov started in the lineup and was replaced in the 61st minute in a 1:1, without him his team regained the lead and unfortunately suffered a dramatic equalizer from a goal by Joyskim Dava (82), which left them in third place and in danger of being relegated from the factory. Jari Vershahren scored first in the 38th minute, but Steaua Bucharest equalized through Andrea Compaino’s goal in the 60th minute, just before Rafalov was substituted. Veteran Jan Vertonghen put Anderlecht back in front in the 75th minute, but seven minutes later the Romanian stopper also scored to trouble Anderlecht. Wesley Hodt, who confronted Rafalov, started in the lineup and completed 90 minutes, Stiava can no longer move up a level.
West Ham – Silkburg 0:1
The Hammers escaped from the bottom of the Premier League and today they also secured the home top and the ticket to the next stage. The only goal against the Danes was scored by Manuel Lancini with a penalty kick from 11 meters, in a game in which David Moyes allowed himself to rest a number of his stars, including Declan Reiss and Gianluca Scamacca who just came off the bench as well as Jarrod Bowen, Kurt Zouma and Aaron Cresswell who were not involved at all. Silkeborg remained in second place and depends on itself, in the final round they will host Anderlecht in the battle for second place where even a point will be enough for them.
third house
Austria Vienna – Lech Poznan 1:1
Hapoel Be’er Sheva is without a win even at the end of the fifth round, but fortunately Lech Poznan also failed to win in Vienna and therefore the battle for second place at home is still open. A victory for Lech Poznan would have finished the story and the Poles had already taken the lead with a goal by Mikal Ischek in the 48th minute, but Jan Klesch in the 70th minute determined the distribution of points. Austria Vienna with only 2 points in the balance and will no longer be able to qualify for a stage, Matan Balatxa sat on the bench and did not participate. The Poles need to beat Villarreal to finish in second place and advance, otherwise they will depend on the result of Hapoel Beer Sheva’s match against Austria Wien.
fourth house
Nice – Partizan Belgrade 1:2
Nicolas Pepe, who arrived in Nice with much fanfare, scored the first goal in the 29th minute, the Serbs came back from a goal by Ricardo Gomes in the 74th minute and the tie lasted only three, because then Mario Lemina decided the match and gave Nice the home lead, when in fact they and Partizan are tied with 8 points each One.
Slovacko – Cologne (rejected)
The game that was supposed to be held in the Czech Republic was postponed to tomorrow at 1:00 PM due to heavy fog that prevented its existence. First, the match was postponed for half an hour and then the sides waited an additional time, but the game could not be held in the current weather conditions and the teams will meet again tomorrow at noon.
House of God
Vaduz – Alkmaar 2:1
For Vaduz: Nicholas Hassler (77). For Alkmaar: Milos Karkaz (50), Miron van Berdroda (75)
Dnipro – Apollon Limassol 0:1
Ido Shahar sat on the bench and did not participate, the Cypriot champions lost 1:0 and were finally eliminated in light of the gap of six points opened by the Ukrainians who are in second place – two points away from the leader Alkmaar who they will host next week. The one who decided the match held in Slovakia is Oleksandr Pikhlionuk in the 45th minute.
sixth house
Molda – Durgorden 3:2
For the homeland: Ole Brynhildsen (6), Marcus Andre Casa (21). For Deurgarden: Victor Edvardsen (44), Joel Asoro (67), Haris Radtinach (77).
Shamrock Rovers – Ghent 1:1
For Shamrock: Rory Gaffney (3). Legend: Yoon-Suk Hong (74)
seventh house
Sivaspor – Cluj 0:3
Dia Saba did not score, but he scored the third and last goal for his team, which thanks to the victory remained alone at the top of the house with 10 points in the balance sheet, but the drama will reach its peak next week when the Turks will be hosted in the Czech Republic by Slavia Prague, which has 7 points in the balance sheet and is ranked third despite having the same score For Romanian Cluj, who will host Balkani in the final round. Mustafa Yatabara (22), Max Gradl (65) scored for the Turks. Yatabara completed a pair of assists from the Israeli.
Balkany – Slavia Prague 1:0
For Slavia: Ondrej Linger (75)
eighth house
Basel – Zalgiris 2:2
For Basel: Andy Diouf (2), Andy Zakiri (18). For Zalgiris: Mathias Oyivosi (42, 62).
Sloven Bratislava – Pionik 1:2
The locals still trailed 1:0 towards the last six minutes, but then Goram Kashia and Eric Ramirez scored two goals within a minute, the turnaround was complete and the Slovaks came out on top thanks to the distribution of points between Basel and Zalgiris. Eugenio Kokiuk with a penalty gave Pionik a temporary lead in the 64th minute. Slovenia is currently at the top with 8 points, like Basel, and Pionik is ranked third with 6, while Zalgiris with 5 – but the Lithuanians can also still qualify for a stage in light of the fact that in the final round they will host Slovenia, against whom they finished 0:0 in the first round.