Slovenian legionnaires in Europe with mixed outcomes: Blaž Kramer and Ester Sokler hit the mark, while the Slovenians in Athens faced elimination
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We witnessed the conclusion of the Europa League and the Conference League on Thursday. Several Slovenian footballers, playing abroad, were in action. The following overview presents their performances and whether they secured a spot in the European spring stage.
End for Šporar and Gnezda Čerin
Panathinaikos hosted Maccabi Haifa at home. The match indirectly decided the third spot, securing a place in the Conference League. The guests, leading 2-0, had more luck, and Panathinaikos’ players managed only to ease the defeat in the end. This meant they also claimed the last spot in the group, ending their European journey. Šporar and Gnezda Čerin entered the game towards the end.
Kramer scored against Dutch giants
Legia Warsaw faced the Dutch side AZ. In the second half, Blaž Kramer played for Legia and scored in the 81st minute. His goal sealed the final 2-0 victory. The Polish team secured progress from the Conference League group stage, trailing only behind this year’s excellent Aston Villa.
Sokler enters and scores against Eintracht
Aberdeen, with our Ester Sokler, faced the renowned Eintracht Frankfurt and surprisingly won 2-0. Sokler scored among others, beating the visitors’ goalkeeper in the 74th minute. Like Kramer, he also determined the final result of the match. It was Aberdeen’s first win in the group stage, ultimately finishing third.
Horvat and Gorenc Stanković to the Conference League
Sturm Graz visited Sporting Lisbon and suffered a heavy defeat. The club of Cristiano Ronaldo emerged victorious with a significant 3-0 scoreline. Sturm, represented by occasional Slovenian internationals Tomi Horvat and Jon Gorenc Stanković, secured third place, guaranteeing a spot in the Conference League for spring. Both Slovenian players started in the first eleven.
Žugelj progresses to knockout stages
Nino Žugelj started for Bodo/Glimt in Belgium and spent 72 minutes on the field. The Belgians won 3-1, confirming their top position in the group. However, Žugelj and his teammates settled for second place, which still secures a spot in the knockout stages.
Celar exits with Lugano
Lugano faced Beşiktaş in a meaningless match at home and lost 2-0. The Turkish side won, and Slovenian national team striker Žan Celar played the entire game. Both teams finished the group stage with four points each, but the Turks celebrated third place due to better head-to-head results and goal difference.
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Author: editorial Football Planet
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