1:1 in the first game

Tonight, at the Skonto Stadium, in the first game of the UEFA Europea Conference league qualifying "play-off" round, "Riga Football Club" played a draw 1:1 with Gibraltar champion "Lincoln Red Imps". The only goal for our team was scored by Yurii Vakulko. In a week the second leg game in Gibraltar.

The Gibraltar team started the game well, but gradually "Riga" took the initiative. In the sixth minute, "Riga" had a great chance. Jean Leo played great on the right side and made a cross after which Yunusa Muritala made a poor header. In the second half pf the first time, "Riga" played much more with the ball, put pressure on the opponents' goal, but "Red Imps" played well in defense. During the first half, the opponents showed good mastery several times, made good combinations, but did not make a dangerous shots. 0:0 after the first half of the game.

"Riga" actively started the second half of the game, soon made the first substitutions and also scored a goal. Edgar Babayan played great on the right side, made a pass to the front of the goal and Ukrainian midfielder Yurii Vakulko shot the ball into the net. After the scored goal, "Riga" created several good opportunities, but was unable to score a goal. In the 72nd minute, "Riga" made a mistake in the defense, and Fernando Carallelo scored - 1:1. At the end of the match, "Riga" tried to put pressure on the opponents' goal, which ended without a goal. 1: 1.

The second leg game will take place in a week on the Gibraltar team stadium. The match will start at 20:00 Latvian time.