Qarabag vs APOEL Nicosia
The match continued UEFA Champions League qualification round 3 leg 2, it was Qarabag’s turn to play host to APOEL Nicosia at Tofiq Bəhramov adına Respublika stadium. Unfortunately the heavy burden was precisely at APOEL Nicosia, not only as a guest team but also they were left behind on aggregate 2-1 after last week APOEL Nicosia failed to take advantage of their home moments.
Of course yesterday’s Qarabag victory was very surprising, APOEL Nicosia was a bit more favored even from their better ball possession with 56% ball posession statistics while Qarabag was only 44%. Then the kick note leads to the opponent’s goal APOEL Nicosia is more, but Qarabag is more effective in utilizing the opportunities created.
A 0-0 draw lasted until halftime then in the second half 54 Qarabag broke the deadlock thanks to goals from M. Emreli and M. Gueye added to the coffers of Qarabag’s goal on 69 minutes. Very interesting After M.Emreli was replaced by M.Gueye it became supersub. Then after 2 goals behind, APOEL Nicosia tried hard to catch up but unfortunately the entertainment goal came in the 90 + 5 minutes scored by G. Merkis.
With yesterday’s victory Qarabag noted that they have not fallen in the last 8 matches for all matches including friendly matches. Whereas for APOEL Nicosia they have not been in the last 8 matches just picking 5 defeats and 3 wins, Qarabag’s performance is still better and moreover benefited from the cage most likely APOEL Nicosia fell.
Our Prediction: 1
Odds: 1.33