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In the first match of the third qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League, the “Riga” players drew 1:1 with the Portuguese club “Gil Vicente” from Barcelusa in the presence of 7,100 spectators at the “Skonto” stadium.
Football statisticians have concluded that this was the third most attended Latvian club match at the “Skonto” stadium.
“Ventspils” once collected more in two matches, when they participated in the group tournament of the European League. Riga started very well, with several good chances in the first half, in the 18th minute the score was opened by “Riga” Brazilian Douglas Aurelius after a pass from the right side by Mikaela Soisalo.
After that, Hrvoje Babec could have doubled the lead, however, at the break, the home team had a minimal lead. In the second part of the game, the opponents were already much more active, in the 63rd minute of the fight the Uruguayan Juan Boselli scored a 1:1 draw.
Already during the compensation period, the Portuguese club had an excellent chance to win, but “Riga” goalkeeper Nils Puriņš stopped the opponent’s counterattack.
“Great atmosphere, thanks to the audience. We hope that it will not be the last time we enjoy it in Riga this season.
In the first half we were better, created some good chances to score and took one. We dominated until the 35th minute, after which the opponents took over the reins of the game. They were better in the second half, we were ready for that, so the 1:1 result gives us a good chance to advance,” said “Riga” head coach Sandro Perkovičs after the match.
In the return match, which will take place on August 11 at the opponent’s field, it will not be easy for the people of Riga.
The winners of the pair will meet the winners of the pair of the Dutch club Alkmaar “AZ” and the Scottish unit Dundee “United” in the “play off” round.
Yesterday, Latvian champion RFS played the first match of the third round of the Conference League qualification against Maltese champion Hibernians.
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