APOEL - FC Astana
1:1 (0:0,1:1)
Finished
19.12.2024 21:00
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90+5'
That's it for today, Sebastian Gishamer has blown his whistle and the game is over.
90'
The fourth official shows 4 min. of added time.
89'
The referee shows the yellow card to Elkhan Astanov (FC Astana).
87'
It will be a substitution. Ramazan Karimov (FC Astana) is ready to enter the pitch as Chinedu Geoffrey walks off.
87'
The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Elkhan Astanov (FC Astana) comes onto the pitch so that Ousmane Camara can be given a rest.
87'
David Abagna (APOEL) places a shot at goal from the edge of the box that bends just wide of the right post.
85'
APOEL will look to benefit from a promising free kick near the touchline.
85'
Manuel Jimenez Jimenez has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Max Meyer (APOEL) replacing Anastasios Donis.
85'
The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Marius Corbu (APOEL) will replace Dieumerci Ndongala.
84'
What was Josip Condric (FC Astana) thinking? He will not get away with that. The referee shows him a yellow card.
82'
The resulting corner from Marin Tomasov (FC Astana) is cleared by the opposition's defence.
78'
Substitution. Radosav Petrovic will be replaced by Lasha Dvali (APOEL).
78'
Marin Tomasov (FC Astana) unleashes a powerful shot towards goal, but it is bravely blocked by a self-sacrificing defender.
77'
The ball is out of play. FC Astana will have a chance to score from a corner.
70'
Was it necessary? Giannis Satsias (APOEL) is shown a second yellow card for dissent and has to leave the pitch. Sebastian Gishamer had no hesitation in issuing a red card!
70'
Whoa! Such gestures are commonly penalised and Giannis Satsias (APOEL) duly receives a yellow card.
70'
Barnes Osei (FC Astana) is arguing with the referee and is given a caution.
68'
Nazmi Gripshi goes off the pitch and Barnes Osei (FC Astana) comes on.
68'
Sergio Tejera (APOEL) has a sight of goal and shoots from long range but his ambitious effort flies just wide of the right post.
65'
Maks Ebong (FC Astana) must have known he would be sent off for this foul, but he had to stop the opponent at all costs. Sebastian Gishamer shows him a second yellow card and the game has ended for him.
64'
1 - 1
Gooal! Marin Tomasov takes over corner duties. Kipras Kazukolovas (FC Astana) gets his head on the ball from the corner and puts it into the left side of the net. 1:1.
63'
Corner kick. FC Astana will have an opportunity.
61'
Substitution. Giannis Satsias (APOEL) has come on for Georgi Kostadinov.
61'
The corner is swung in but FC Astana can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away.
60'
Aleksa Amanovic (FC Astana) places a shot from the edge of the box towards the bottom left corner, but Vid Belec makes a terrific save to deny him. Nice play all round!
56'
1 - 0
Anastasios Donis (APOEL) breaks through before collecting a brilliant pass and producing a precise strike to beat the goalkeeper. The ball went into the bottom left corner.
55'
The ball goes out for a corner. APOEL can continue in their attacking effort.
55'
Georgi Kostadinov (APOEL) gets to the rebound just outside the box, but his attempt is blocked by one of the defending players.
54'
Dieumerci Ndongala (APOEL) decides to speed play up with a short corner kick.
53'
Youssef El Arabi (APOEL) had a good opportunity when he latched on to a cross from the wing, but his header wasn't accurate at all and the ball went well wide of the left post.
51'
The corner is bent into the box and met with a firm header by Branimir Kalaica (FC Astana), but it's just wide of the left post.
50'
The referee and his assistant both point at the corner flag. FC Astana will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
50'
Nazmi Gripshi (FC Astana) whips in the resulting set piece but it's cleared.
49'
David Abagna (APOEL) receives a yellow card for a nasty tackle.
46'
Sebastian Gishamer blows his whistle and the second half starts.
45+4'
The referee blows his whistle to end the first half and the players are now heading to their respective dressing rooms.
45+3'
Karlo Bartolec (FC Astana) fires a shot at goal from a very promising position outside the penalty area, but it is blocked by a self-sacrificing defender.
45'
We will have 3 min. of added time.
43'
Georgi Kostadinov (APOEL) pounces on the rebound on the edge of the box but his wild shot goes high over the crossbar.
43'
Dieumerci Ndongala (APOEL) clearly holds his opponent to prevent him from getting the ball and the referee immediately stops play. FC Astana have a free kick.
40'
APOEL are awarded a free kick near the side line and the players make their way into the box for the inevitable cross.
40'
Sebastian Gishamer blows his whistle and signals a foul after Branimir Kalaica (FC Astana) brought his opponent down.
40'
Here's the current ball possession statistics for both teams – 30:70.
35'
The referee can't ignore those comments and Radosav Petrovic (APOEL) sees a yellow card for bad language.
33'
Nazmi Gripshi (FC Astana) is able to continue to play.
32'
Nazmi Gripshi (FC Astana) requires medical treatment, so the referee stops play and signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.
31'
Georgi Kostadinov (APOEL) is booked after bringing down an opponent. Sebastian Gishamer had an easy-decision to make.
31'
Nazmi Gripshi (FC Astana) cracks a shot goalwards from the edge of the box, but his radar is off and it sails well wide of the left post.
28'
The linesman raises his flag. Youssef El Arabi (APOEL) is adjudged offside.
24'
FC Astana control the tempo of the game by exchanging some accurate short passes.
19'
Kipras Kazukolovas (FC Astana) commits a rough challenge and Sebastian Gishamer blows his whistle for an infringement. There is a free kick near the sideline to APOEL.
17'
Sergio Tejera (APOEL) finds himself unmarked on the edge of the box, but he drags his shot just wide of the right post.
16'
The game is interrupted. Dieumerci Ndongala (APOEL) has violated the rules in the battle for the ball. No protests or gestures are being made as he is quite aware of what he did. FC Astana get a free kick.
11'
David Abagna (APOEL) should know this behaviour is beyond the rules. He was too careless with his challenge and left Sebastian Gishamer no option but to blow his whistle. FC Astana win a free kick and will be able to apply some pressure on the opposition goal.
9'
The ball is out of play. A goal-scoring opportunity from a corner for FC Astana.
6'
Youssef El Arabi (APOEL) is adjudged to have been offside when making his run.
5'
Maks Ebong (FC Astana) takes his opponent down and receives a yellow card from the referee.
3'
David Abagna (APOEL) shoots from the edge of the penalty area. The ball travels towards the middle of the target, but Josip Condric easily deals with the threat.
1'
Today's match has just started, enjoy the game!
The players are out at last! APOEL will take the kick-off.
Sebastian Gishamer will referee today's match.
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