Lugano - Pafos
2:2 (2:1,0:1)
Finished
Playing home matches at a different stadium - Stockhorn Arena.
19.12.2024 21:00
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90+7'
There will be no more action in this match as the referee signals full time.
90+6'
That will be a yellow card for one of the players. The one who gets booked is Domingos Quina (Pafos).
90+6'
Kacper Przybylko (Lugano) is yellow-carded.
90+5'
2 - 2
David Goldar (Pafos) celebrates a stunning goal. He manages to win himself just enough space to meet the resulting set piece inside the box and produces a perfect header into the top of the net.
90+4'
Nenad Minakovic shows the yellow card to Anto Grgic (Lugano) for a heavy challenge.
90+1'
The substitution has been made. Martim Marques (Lugano) has replaced Milton Valenzuela.
90+1'
Having seen unsporting behavior, Nenad Minakovic shows a yellow card to one of the players sitting on the bench. And Mohamed Belhadj (Lugano) is the recipient.
90+1'
Today's match ends for Mohamed Belhadj who will be replaced by Daniel Dos Santos (Lugano).
90+1'
Mattia Croci-Torti decides to make a substitution. Renato Steffen will be replaced by Ayman El Wafi (Lugano).
90+1'
5 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
89'
Anto Grgic (Lugano) slaloms his way past challenges, but an opposing player does well to get the ball away. The referee and the linesman both signal a throw-in for Lugano.
86'
The current number of shots on target for both teams is 11:13.
83'
Mattia Zanotti (Lugano) is clearly asking for some medical attention with his painful gestures. The extent of his injury is yet to be discovered.
82'
It seemed like Joao Correia (Pafos) was going to take a quick free kick, but instead he is going to send the ball inside the penalty box for his teammates.
79'
Juan Carcedo has decided to substitute Pepe and he is replaced by Jaja (Pafos).
79'
The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Leo Natel (Pafos) comes onto the pitch for Bruno.
77'
13:5 – this is the current number of fouls committed by both teams.
74'
A yellow card for a tackle by Derrick Luckassen (Pafos). Nenad Minakovic doesn't hesitate at all to make this decision.
74'
Renato Steffen (Lugano) attempted to create a dangerous situation in front of goal by sending a cross into the box, but the defence easily dealt with the threat. The ball goes out of play and Pafos will have a goal kick.
73'
The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Kacper Przybylko (Lugano) replaces Mattia Bottani.
72'
Mohamed Belhadj (Lugano) gets himself into a promising goalscoring position, but he blazes the ball high over the crossbar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Pafos.
70'
Uran Bislimi (Lugano) is awarded a yellow card for his tackle. He doesn't seem to agree with the decision, but Nenad Minakovic ignores the protests.
68'
Muamer Tankovic (Pafos) swings a cross into the box, but it's far too close to Amir Saipi, who smothers the ball.
67'
It will be a substitution. Jairo (Pafos) is ready to enter the pitch as Anderson Silva walks off.
67'
Juan Carcedo has decided to make a change. Domingos Quina (Pafos) replaces Ivan Sunjic.
67'
It's time for a substitution. That's the last involvement from Rafael Pontelo as he is replaced by Kostas Pileas (Pafos).
66'
Pafos seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. Great movement by the offensive players allows the defenders to set up the attack.
64'
Muamer Tankovic (Pafos) whips a long ball in from the free kick which is intercepted by Amir Saipi.
62'
It’s the correct decision – NO PENALTY for Pafos! VAR comes to the rescue of referee Nenad Minakovic and both teams have no complaints.
62'
Referee Nenad Minakovic makes the VAR signal and is going to check whether it’s a penalty for Pafos. Let’s see what happens!
62'
Bruno (Pafos) goes down in the box after a challenge from the defender. Possibly unsighted, the referee just waves play on.
61'
A cross from a mid-range free kick, taken by Pafos, is intercepted by one of the defenders.
59'
Mattia Croci-Torti prepares a substitution. Hicham Mahou is replaced by Ousmane Doumbia (Lugano).
56'
CHANCE! Renato Steffen (Lugano) picks up a perfect pass inside the box, makes himself some space for a shot, but his effort goes just over the crossbar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Pafos.
54'
Rafael Pontelo (Pafos) finds some space inside the box and latches on to a brilliant cross, but he wastes his chance as his shot goes way wide of the left post. The ball goes out of play and Lugano will have a goal kick.
53'
The current number of shots on goal is 4:2.
50'
The referee looks satisfied after his VAR review and duly disallows the goal due to a foul. The Pafos players look gutted.
49'
The Pafos players halt their celebrations as referee Nenad Minakovic makes the VAR signal to review the goal, most likely to ascertain if there was a foul in the build-up play.
48'
Goal! The ball is swung into the box from the resulting corner kick and finds David Goldar (Pafos), who jumps highest and tries his luck with a header from around the penalty spot. His effort is both strong and precise enough to go into the bottom left corner. The score changes to 2:2.
48'
The ball is out of play and Pafos manage to earn a corner.
48'
Rafael Pontelo (Pafos) looks to break free, but his touch lets him down and he loses the ball. The ball is behind the touchline and Lugano will take a throw-in.
46'
The second half gets underway.
45+4'
The match has reached half-time.
45+3'
Vlad Dragomir (Pafos) connects with the resulting free kick on the edge of the box, but can't find the target as his effort goes high over the bar. The ball goes out of play and Lugano will have a goal kick.
45+2'
Pafos will look to take advantage of a free kick in a promising position in the middle of the field.
45+1'
Today's referee Nenad Minakovic rightly decides to book Mattia Bottani (Lugano) for his harsh tackle.
45+1'
Uran Bislimi (Lugano) makes an overly-aggressive challenge and Nenad Minakovic blows his whistle for a foul.
45'
There will be a minimum of 3 min. of added time.
42'
Flag up against Bruno (Pafos). He had space to move into behind the defence, but he went too soon.
41'
Mattia Bottani (Lugano) sends a cross into the box, but Neofytos Michail comes off his line to gather the ball.
39'
Wonderful movement by Pafos. The players are holding possession, mostly exchanging one-touch passes. They control the pace of the game now.
37'
Muamer Tankovic (Pafos) takes a short pass in his stride inside the box, but hits a poor shot at goal that goes high over the bar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Lugano.
36'
Muamer Tankovic (Pafos) evades the challenge and decides to shoot from distance, but it was a poor decision as the ball balloons high over the bar. The ball goes out of play and Lugano will have a goal kick.
33'
2 - 1
Goal! Mattia Bottani (Lugano) slots the ball into an unguarded net from close range after a shot rebounds off a defender. 2:1.
30'
The game is interrupted now, Joao Correia (Pafos) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.
29'
The main referee, Nenad Minakovic, is apparently not going to tolerate any discussions. Joao Correia (Pafos) is given a yellow card for dissent.
26'
Muamer Tankovic (Pafos) can't expect anything else than a yellow card for his hard tackle. And a yellow it is. Nenad Minakovic didn't think twice about pulling it out of his pocket.
25'
The corner is swung in but Pafos can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away.
25'
Pafos are happy to keep the ball as they wait for gaps in defence to open up. However, an opposing player steps in and clears. The referee points to the corner flag and Pafos will take a corner.
23'
Pafos show off their ball retention skills as they exchange one-two passes and the move is only interrupted when the final pass is intercepted. The ball has crossed the sideline. Pafos are taking a throw-in.
21'
Long passes, short passes and one-two passes. Lugano are showcasing great team work by keeping possession and producing pin-point passes from player to player. The opposition's players are finding it very difficult to intercept at the moment.
18'
Close! Vlad Dragomir (Pafos) picks up the ball in space and from inside the penalty area sends a shot narrowly over the bar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Lugano.
16'
Excellent touch by Mattia Bottani (Lugano)! He latches on to an inch-perfect pass deep into the box and unleashes a low drive towards the middle of the goal. The goalkeeper reacts superbly and makes a save.
16'
Pafos quickly take a corner kick with a short pass.
15'
Muamer Tankovic (Pafos) receives a low pass just outside the box and unleashes a fine strike towards the left post. Amir Saipi pulls off a reflexive save to block his effort. Nice goalkeeping skill, indeed. Pafos win a corner.
14'
Joao Correia (Pafos) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge. The linesman signals a throw-in for Pafos.
11'
Lugano can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield.
10'
Milton Valenzuela (Lugano) receives a good pass and from just outside the box he unleashes a promising strike, but the shot is blocked by the defender. The ball goes out of play. Lugano are awarded a corner kick.
7'
1 - 1
Goal! Mattia Zanotti tees up Mohamed Belhadj (Lugano) inside the box, and he keeps his cool to find the bottom left corner. 1:1.
6'
Anto Grgic (Lugano) goes over to take a corner kick after one of the defenders makes a good clearance.
4'
0 - 1
Amir Saipi (Lugano) scores an unfortunate own goal after deflecting the ball into his own net!
4'
Pepe (Pafos) gets a shot from the edge of the box, but it crashes against the crossbar!
1'
The match has just started.
Today's referee will be Nenad Minakovic.
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