Unexpected big scores recorded in the UEFA Europa Conference League quarter-finals
The first leg matches of the UEFA Conference League quarter-finals were full of unexpected results and uncompromising battles for football fans. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
A number of teams participating in the competition demonstrated complete dominance on the field, taking a big step towards the semi-finals ahead of the return legs. In a match held in England, Crystal Palace hosted Italy's Fiorentina at home and won convincingly with a score of 3-0.
The hosts played attacking football throughout the match, leaving almost no chance for the opponent. Mateta opened the scoring in the twenty-fourth minute, while Mitchell extended the lead in the thirty-second minute of the game.
In the stoppage time of the match, Sarr scored against the opponent, sealing the big score. Ukraine's Shakhtar also defeated the Netherlands' AZ club 3-0 on their home turf.
In the second half of the game, the Donetsk team increased the pressure and broke through the opponent's defense several times. Pedrinho opened the scoring in the seventy-second minute, while Alison scored a brace in the eighty-first and eighty-third minutes, securing an important victory for his team.
In the match held in Germany, Mainz defeated France's Strasbourg 2-0. The German club took the initiative from the very beginning of the game: Sano opened the scoring in the eleventh minute, and Posch scored the second goal in the nineteenth minute, setting the final result.
In the confrontation in Spain, Rayo Vallecano left Greece's AEK club stunned with a 3-0 victory at home. Akhomach scored a quick goal in the second minute, setting the tone for the match.
Lopez extended the lead in stoppage time of the first half, while Palazon put the final point in the game in the seventy-fourth minute. According to One.uz, all teams are now looking forward to the return legs.
These matches, which will take place in a week, will determine the semi-finalists. The intrigue is intensifying for football fans.
Which teams will maintain their advantage and who will be able to make a comeback—we will find the answers to all of this very soon.
