In the qualifying victory over Kayseri Kazakhstan for the 2nd qualifying round of the Europa League last Thursday, Gaya Zahid participated in three of APOEL's four goals. Three days later, the Norwegian, originally from Pakistan, took on the role of executor and signed with two goals the 2-0 victory of the blue and yellows in Paralimni.
Unwilling with its performance, the team of Marinos Ouzounidis achieved the desired result in "Tassos Markou" and celebrated the third consecutive victory in all competitions. APOEL entered the match with wild moods, as seconds after the first whistle, Ensue threatened the heart of the maroons. In the 2nd minute, after a corner kick by Azili and an endurance phase in the area of Ganchevsky, Zahid with a close place made it 1-0 for the blue and yellows.
The team of Nicosia controlled the rhythm of the match, looked for the second goal but did not succeed. The Union gradually gained ground on the pitch and sought to reach the home of Silva menacingly.
In fact, Mario Carra's team lost a good opportunity to equalize with the slip shot of Ayrep in 66 ′ to force Silva in a difficult repulse on the right side of his home. Six minutes later, APOEL "cleared" the game and "killed" the Union's hopes for a point gain. Taamari left the counterattack quickly from the right and at the right moment turned the ball to Zahid, who from the height of the small area scored for the second time in the game. In the delays, George saved APOEL's goal in front of the goal line in a shot by Balotelli.
At seven points APOEL, at the "bottom" the Union remains the only team without a point.
The identity of the match
ENP (Marios Kkaras): Ganchevski, Van Anholt, Balazic, Barposa, Ayrep, Kosmas (46 αMasurandze), Bellone (60 ′ Denning), Lucero (71 ′ Balotelli), Theodorou, Balazkic, Mar.
APOEL (Marinos Ouzounidis): Silva, Geraldes, Ensue, Georges, Wheeler (8 ι Sielis), Anouar, Zahid (80 ′ Lundemo), De Vincenti, Taamari, Azili (70 ′ Endongala), Nuhiu.
Scorers: 2 ′, 72 ′ Zahid
Yellows: Felipe, Markowski / Anwar, De Vincenti.
Miscarriages: - / -
Referee: Anastasiou Ioannis
First Assistant: Lazarou Ioannis
Second Assistant: Petrou Petros
4th: Anastasi Anastasi
Observer: Ioannou Michalis
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