The first matches of the quarter-final stage of the UEFA Conference League were remembered by football fans for unexpected results and confident victories. A number of teams demonstrated complete dominance on the field, gaining a significant advantage ahead of the second-leg matches.
In England, “Crystal Palace” hosted the Italian team “Fiorentina” and won confidently with a score of 3:0. In this match, the home side played very actively in attack and practically left no chances for the opponent. Mateta opened the scoring in the 24th minute, Mitchell increased the advantage in the 32nd minute. In added time, Sarr also scored a goal, securing a big result.
Crystal Palace — Fiorentina 3:0
Goals: Mateta 24, Mitchell 32, Sarr 90+1
The Ukrainian team “Shakhtar” also achieved a confident victory at home against the Dutch club “AZ” — 3:0. In the second half, the team increased pressure and scored several times against the opponent’s goal. Pedrinho scored the first goal in the 72nd minute, while Alisson recorded a brace in the 81st and 83rd minutes.
Shakhtar — AZ 3:0
Goals: Pedrinho 72, Alisson 81, 83.
In the match played in Germany, “Mainz” defeated the French team “Strasbourg” with a 2:0 score. From the very first minutes, the German club took control: Sano opened the scoring in the 11th minute, and Posh strengthened the team’s victory in the 19th minute.
Mainz — Strasbourg 2:0
Goals: Sano 11, Posh 19.
In Spain, “Rayo Vallecano” defeated the Greek team “AEK” at home with a 3:0 score. Ahoumach scored a quick goal in the 2nd minute, which energized the match. Lopez increased the score in first-half added time, while Palazon put the final point in the 74th minute.
Rayo Vallecano — AEK 3:0
Goals: Ahoumach 2, Lopez 45+2, Palazon 74
Now all teams are waiting for the second-leg matches. The games will take place in one week and will determine the teams that will advance to the semi-finals.
The intrigue for football fans is becoming even more intense — which teams will keep their advantage and which will manage a comeback, the answers to these questions will be known very soon.
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