Borac celebrated against APOEL in Cyprus

(Patria) - Borac from Banja Luka celebrated tonight on the road against APOEL from Nicosia with a minimal 1:0 in the second round of the Conference League group stage, writes Faktor.ba.

There weren't many excitements in the first half, just one disallowed goal.

The BiH champion started the match better, and then the hosts took possession of the ball. In the 24th minute, after a set piece, Borac's net shook, but with VAR assistance, Petrović's goal was disallowed due to an offside position.

Until the end of the first half, there were no more excitements, and the score remained 0:0.

At the beginning of the second half, Borac threatened through Savić, and then Ogrinec. The team from Banja Luka was brave, and it paid off in the end.

[FT] Τελικό αποτέλεσμα στον αγώνα.#APOELFC 0-1 #FKBorac (#UECL MD2)
⚽️ Savić 63'#APOvBOR #UECL #apoelfclive#Stoiximan #iroes pic.twitter.com/Nmp66MFgyV

— APOEL FC (@apoelfcofficial) October 24, 2024

In the 64th minute, Stefan Savić crossed from a set piece, it seemed the ball didn't touch anyone in the penalty area and ended up in APOEL's net.

In the 73rd minute, Abagna's long-range shot, it went just wide of Borac's goal.

APOEL pressed, but it was truly fruitless. Then Vranješ had a great chance for Borac, and in the 84th minute, a corner for the hosts, but they failed to score.

El Arabi also had an opportunity, but he wasn't accurate either.

Borac held on and finally recorded three valuable points. The team from Banja Luka thus achieved a historic victory in the Conference League group stage, and won their fourth point this season.

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