On 10 August one of the matches of the Europa League on football took place. Karabakh (Azerbaijan) and HIK (Helsinki) met.
Карабах - ХИК - 2:1. Лига Европы. Обзор матча, статистикаEuropa League
Qarabag (Azerbaijan) - HIK (Helsinki ) - 2:1 (0:0)
Goals: Leandro Andrade (55), Juninho (85) - A. Olusanya (77)
Warnings: B. Radulovic (30)
Review of the match Karabakh - HIK:
In a thrilling encounter at the Tofik Bahramov Stadium, Qarabag defeated Helsinki HEC 2-1. Despite the goalless score, the second half saw a number of events that kept the spectators in suspense. At the beginning of the match both teams showed their desire to gain an advantage in the score. In the fourth minute M. Jankovic, a player of "Karabag", seemed to open the score, but his goal was cancelled due to an offside offence. As the game progressed, the tension increased, and in the 30th minute Heik Helsinki player B. Radulovic received a yellow card. The first half ended without any goals, which gave an opportunity for an exciting second period. In the 55th minute Karabakh took the lead when Leandro Andrade headed the ball into the net, creating a favourable situation for the hosts. However, HEC Helsinki showed resilience and made crucial substitutions, trying to turn the game in their favour. In the 59th minute HEC Helsinki introduced P. Soiri instead of T. Ollila, hoping to energise the attack. In the 72nd minute, Qarabag responded with two substitutions at once: R. Kshish was replaced by Jouni. Ksish was replaced by Juninho, and Y. Benzia by H. Keita. Keita.
These changes seemed to have an immediate impact on the game, as HEC Helsinki also made a flurry of substitutions in the same minute. B. Radulovic replaced A. Olusanya, T. Keskinen replaced S. Hostikka, A. Tanaka replaced F. Rogic. The exit of A. Olusanya brought its fruit - in the 77th minute he scored the decisive goal, giving hope for a return to the game. However, Qarabag had other plans and gave a powerful response. In the 85th minute, Juninho restored Qarabag's lead with a successful goal and the visitors went back into the lead. At the end of the match, both teams made several late substitutions in an attempt to strengthen their positions: in the 90th minute, B. Mustafazada and T. Moustafazada were substituted. Mustafazada and T. Bayramov replaced B. Huseynov and M. Medvede. Huseynov and M. Medvedev for "Qarabag". Similarly, G. Kanellopoulos replaced P. Hetemaya in HEC Helsinki. Kanellopoulos. The final whistle sounded and "Qarabag" won a difficult victory, delighting their fans. Both teams showed decent skill and determination, but the decisive factor was the ability of "Qarabag" to use the key moments. It was an unforgettable encounter in the UEFA Europa League, demonstrating the excitement and unpredictability that makes football so beloved around the world.
The following matches await the opponents in the next round: HIK - Qarabag, HIK - Qarabag.
Statistics of the match Karabakh - HIK:
| Qarabag | HIK | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Kicks to the goal | 7 |
| 21 | Hits | 11 |
| 6 | Blocked shots | 2 |
| 0 | Penalty kicks | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty kicks | 0 |
| 9 | Offences | 6 |
| 9 | Corners | 2 |
| 3 | Offsides | 1 |
| 55% | Ball possession | 45% |
| 0 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 6 | Keeper saves | 2 |
| 0 | Total assists | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate assists | 0 |
| 0 | Accuracy of transmissions | 0 |
