Sarajevo draws with Torpedo in Georgia

(Patria) - Sarajevo drew with Georgian Torpedo 2:2 in the first match of the first qualifying round of the Conference League tonight in Kutaisi.

Mirza Varešanović's team dominated the first half, but conceded a goal at the end of it, and in the end, the Sarajevo strategist can be satisfied with the final outcome of the match.

Thus, everything remains open for the second leg at Košev, and the maroon team has an opportunity in front of their fans to secure passage to the second qualifying round with a victory.

Torpedo had a lot of luck in the 2nd minute when Ziljkić shot brilliantly from the edge of the penalty area and hit the crossbar!

Two minutes later, Varešanović had a chance, but sent the ball wide of the goal.

Sarajevo continued to dominate against an inferior opponent, and in the 13th minute, they created another good chance. Zeljković crossed, and Oliveira shot over the goal from a good position.

In the 21st minute, the hosts' goal frame was shaken again. Kyeremeh shot after a set piece and hit the crossbar!

Sarajevo's incredible dominance continued, and in the 33rd minute, Kljajić could not be beaten by Zeljković and then Ziljkić.

At the end of the first half, a shock for the maroon boys. Arabidze crossed from a corner, and Sandokhadze headed the ball into the net for 1:0.

Sarajevo started the second half well and equalized to 1:1 in the 47th minute through Renan Oliveira. The goal was preceded by a brilliant assist from Zeljković, but the maroon team's celebration did not last long.

On the other side, Bugridze shot from an angle on the right, Rogić reacted amateurishly and left the near corner completely open, and that was a new lead for Torpedo (2:1).

The drama continued because in the 52nd minute, Sarajevo equalized again! Ziljkić crossed, and this time the Torpedo goalkeeper made a mistake and went out for nothing. Varešanović took advantage of this and headed in for 2:2!

The home team had a great chance in the 57th minute through Arabidze after a slalom through the Sarajevo defense. He was blocked at the last moment.

In the 59th minute, Kyeremeh shot from 20 meters and hit the outside of the net, and five minutes later, Shergelashvili shot brilliantly from a free kick. Rogić stopped him with extreme effort.

About twenty minutes before the end, Arabidze threatened again, but the ball went slightly wide of the post.

In the 80th minute, the crossbar of Sarajevo's goal was hit by Kobuldazde.

It remained 2:2, and the second leg at Košev is in seven days.

Conference League, first qualifying round:

Torpedo – Sarajevo 2:2 (Sandokhadze 43’, Bugridze 48’ / Oliveira 47’, Varešanović 52’)

Ramaz Shengelia Stadium (Kutaisi). Referee: Snir Levy (Israel).

Torpedo: Kljajić, Kobuladze, Monteiro, Sandokhadze, Nadaraia, Gigouri, Akbari, Shergelashvili, Pantsulaia, Arabidze, Bugridze.

Sarajevo: Rogić, Beganović, Trako, Soldo, Duraković (Radović), Zeljković, Vrančić (Balta), Varešanović (Mustafić), Ziljkić (Viveros), Kyereme (Guliashvili), Oliveira.