UEFA Europa League 26/27 · Round 2 · THU, OCT 15
NK Celje vs AC Omonia Nicosia match report: NK Celje beaten by AC Omonia Nicosia
AC Omonia Nicosia took control in the first half and added two more after the break to leave NK Celje with a heavy home defeat.
By 10xSharp · Published
Result
AC Omonia Nicosia won 3-0 away at NK Celje. The visitors led 1-0 at half-time and added two further goals in the second half. The outcome was an away win.
Goals
Jaden Sean Montnor opened the scoring in the 17th minute, assisted by Ewandro Costa. Muamer Tankovic made it 2-0 in the 59th minute, assisted by Jean-Kevin Duverne. Senou Coulibaly completed the scoring in the 85th minute, assisted by Mihlali Mayambela.
Match flow
AC Omonia Nicosia were on top for most of the first half. Neither side held the upper hand in the second half. Neither side held the upper hand across the match.
Key stats
NK Celje had 59 percent possession but managed no shots on target. AC Omonia Nicosia had five shots on target and converted three of them. The home side attempted eight shots off target, while the visitors had seven.
Discipline
NK Celje picked up four yellow cards, while AC Omonia Nicosia received two. There were no red cards for either side. The match official was Elcin Masiyev.
Streaks
AC Omonia Nicosia have now won 3 UEFA Europa League matches in a row this season.
Pre-match
Bookmakers saw no clear favourite before kickoff.
What it means
NK Celje sit 34th with 0 points and a goal difference of -5. AC Omonia Nicosia are 2nd with 6 points and a goal difference of 4.
Verdict
AC Omonia Nicosia were clinical in front of goal, taking their chances while NK Celje dominated possession but failed to register a shot on target. The visitors' three-goal win extends their winning run and moves them up the table, while NK Celje remain without a point.