The UEFA Europa Conference League kicks off for AF Elbasani on July 7th as they host Belarusian giants BATE Borisov. Elbasani enter this encounter with an unblemished, albeit brief, record, having drawn their sole competitive outing, scoring and conceding once. This provides a limited but intriguing glimpse into their early-season readiness.
BATE Borisov, conversely, arrive with a more extensive, though less impressive, recent history. Their win rate stands at a modest 14% from their last seven games, having secured just one victory alongside three draws and three defeats. Their recent five-game run paints a slightly better picture with one win, two draws, and two losses, suggesting a team striving for consistency. They've found the net four times but also conceded seven, highlighting potential defensive vulnerabilities Elbasani will look to exploit. This match will be a stern test for the Albanian side's mettle against a more experienced European opponent, while BATE will be desperate to put early-season struggles behind them and build momentum. Watch for Elbasani's defensive organisation against BATE's attacking intent.
16. D. Sokol, 33. A. Rakhmanov, 5. M. Sakuta, 6. H. Moussakhanian, 52. E. Kress, 55. K. Kaplenko, 7. V. Angban, 25. N. Neskoromnyi, 8. K. Apanasevich, 29. Y. Charles, 30. A. Yarmolich
Match events
12' Card Yellow Card — A. Zhurin (Bate Borisov)
45'+1 Goal Normal Goal — A. Nikaj (AF Elbasani) (assists: R. Hebaj)
46' subst Substitution 1 — A. Zhurin (Bate Borisov) (assists: E. Rusakov)
62' subst Substitution 2 — K. Kaplenko (Bate Borisov) (assists: A. Sakhonchik)
65' Card Yellow Card — Y. Epitaux (AF Elbasani)
67' Goal Normal Goal — E. Rusakov (Bate Borisov) (assists: E. Kress)
74' subst Substitution 1 — A. Kasa (AF Elbasani) (assists: M. Barjamaj)
74' subst Substitution 2 — R. Hebaj (AF Elbasani) (assists: E. Lukoki Mateso)
82' subst Substitution 3 — V. Varaksa (Bate Borisov) (assists: K. Apanasevich)
84' subst Substitution 3 — I. Diallo (AF Elbasani) (assists: B. Karrica)
84' subst Substitution 4 — L. Tresa (AF Elbasani) (assists: I. Boye)
89' subst Substitution 5 — A. Nikaj (AF Elbasani) (assists: A. Lleshi)
90'+4 subst Substitution 4 — E. Puerto (Bate Borisov) (assists: Y. Khramtsevich)
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