Borac did not disappoint in Greece: PAOK celebrated minimally in Thessaloniki

(Patria) - Borac players were defeated tonight by Greek PAOK in the first match of the second qualifying round of the Champions League.

The Banja Luka team lost 3-2 in Thessaloniki, but did not disappoint and have an active result ahead of the second leg in Banja Luka, which will be played next Wednesday, writes Faktor.ba.

#FinalScore Τελικό αποτέλεσμα στην Τούμπα: ΠΑΟΚ-Μπόρατς Μπάνια Λούκα 3-2 #PAOKBOR #UCL #OurWay pic.twitter.com/xEuVQ8TLYY

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It remains a regret that football fans in our country were deprived of a TV broadcast of the match from Thessaloniki, as they had something to see.

Namely, although it was announced that the match would be broadcast on Arena 1 Premium, the signal from Greece did not connect. Without any explanation...

PAOK took the lead in the 17th minute with a goal from Koulierakis. Herrera equalized from the penalty spot five minutes later.

A penalty was awarded after an intervention from the VAR room, and it is rarely seen on football fields.

The hosts took the lead again in the 39th minute, with Koulierakis scoring again.

Just when the end of the first half was expected, Kulašin beat the Greek team's goalkeeper with a great shot to make it 2-2.

The Greek team scored the winning goal in the 51st minute, after a big mistake by Borac's goalkeeper.

Despodov took the corner, Šiškovski swam in the air, and Troost-Ekong headed the ball into the net.

In the 77th minute, PAOK could have scored a fourth goal. First, Kulašin made a mistake, but then redeemed himself and saved a clear goal. It remained 3-2.

The second leg will be played in seven days in Banja Luka, and it is certain that Borac will have great support and will try to make up for the deficit for a historic success and qualification for the third qualifying round of the Champions League.