Lincoln Red Imps - Balkani - 1:2. Conference League. Match review, statistics

On 17 August, one of the matches of the Football Conference League took place. Lincoln Red Imps (Gibraltar) and Balkani (Kosovo) met.

Линкольн Ред Импс - Балкани - 1:2. Лига конференций. Обзор матча, статистика

Conference League

Lincoln Red Imps (Gibraltar) - Balkani (Kosovo) - 1:2 (0:0)
Goals: Juampe (66) - M. Korenica (48). Korenica (48), E. Kuc (64), Q. Zyba (90+8)

Warnings: Juanfri (73), K. Gómez (81)

Review of the match Lincoln Red Imps - Balkani:

In a recent football match in the UEFA European Conference League, Lincoln Red Imps faced Balkani. The match was played at the Victoria Stadium, and while the score remained scoreless at half-time at 0-0, it was Balkani who emerged 3-1 winners in regulation time. The start of the match was characterised by a display of determination and skill on the part of both teams. However, in the 48th minute Balkani snatched victory. M. Korenica successfully realised a goal, putting his team in the lead. After that, in the 54th minute, Lincoln Red Imps made the first substitution, replacing E. Britto with Giuampa. This was obviously to bring fresh energy and attacking prowess into the game. However, in the 60th minute, Balkani responded with a substitution of their own, introducing A. Krieziu instead of B. Tolaj. Krieziu. In the 64th minute, when the game entered the decisive stage, Balkani increased their advantage. E. Kuch found his way through the Lincoln Red Imps FC defence and scored an impressive goal, increasing his team's lead. However, just two minutes later, Lincoln Red Imps FC quickly responded. Huampeh again showed his skills and managed to cut the lead to one by scoring a goal. As the game progressed, both teams made another substitution in the 68th minute.

Lincoln Red Imps FC released L. Walker and K. Clinton onto the pitch, hoping to make a difference in the final stages of the match. While Ballkani FC introduced A. Berisha and G. Khalili into the game in an attempt to maintain the advantage and secure the win. Several yellow cards were also received during the match. In the 73rd minute, Lincoln Red Imps FC's Juanfrey was cautioned and in the 81st minute, K. Gomez was cautioned. As time wore on, both sides continued to make changes as they tried to consolidate their positions. In the 82nd minute, Ballkani made two substitutions, replacing A. Berisha and M. Korenica with R. Ramadani and G. Khalili respectively. Meanwhile, Lincoln Red Imps made the last substitution of the match, replacing Juanfrey and Ayew with J.K. Zyba, who took advantage of the opportune moment to score the third goal for his team, leaving Lincoln Red Imps FC in a difficult position. The match eventually ended 3-1 in favour of Ballkani. The game showed the dedication and skill of the teams in a tight contest. Both sides made tactical decisions and utilised the depth of the squad through substitutions, influencing the game. In the end, Ballkani's clinical play and disciplined defence proved too much for Lincoln Red Imps FC to overcome, giving the team a well-deserved victory in the UEFA European Conference League.

Statistics of the match Lincoln Red Imps - Balkani: