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As part of the UEFA Conference League quarter-finals, a return match was held between AEK of Greece and Rayo Vallecano of Spain. The dramatic match at the "OPAP Arena" in Athens ended with a 3-1 victory for the home side.
Idman.Biz reports that AEK opened the scoring in the 13th minute with a goal from Angolan striker Zini, and in the 36th minute, midfielder Rezvan Marin doubled the lead with a penalty. At the beginning of the second half, in the 51st minute, Zini completed his double, leveling the aggregate score (3:3). However, the Greeks' joy was short-lived. In the 60th minute, Rayo Vallecano forward Isi Palazon scored his team's only goal, putting the Spaniards ahead again on aggregate.
It should be recalled that in the first match held in Spain a week ago, Rayo Vallecano won convincingly with a score of 3:0. According to the results of the two matches (4:3), the Spanish representative, who qualified for the semi-finals, will face the winner of the Slavia - Gent pair in the next stage. Nikolic's team had to say goodbye to the tournament despite their courageous performance.
01:19
As part of the UEFA Conference League quarter-finals, a return match was held between Fiorentina of Italy and Crystal Palace of England. The match at the "Artemio Franchi" stadium in Florence ended with a 2-1 victory for the home side.
Idman.Biz reports that the scoring in the match was opened in the 17th minute by the guests' winger Ismaila Sarr. However, the "Violets" quickly restored the balance - in the 30th minute, Albert Gudmundsson accurately converted a penalty. At the beginning of the second half, in the 53rd minute, midfielder Sher Ndur put Fiorentina ahead, but this was not enough for the Italians to change the overall result.
It should be recalled that the first match between the teams, which took place in London a week ago, ended with a 3-0 defeat for Crystal Palace. According to the results of the two matches (4:2), the London representative, who qualified for the semi-finals, will face the Ukrainian club Shakhtar at this stage. Fiorentina said goodbye to the tournament despite their victory at home.
22:51
As part of the 1/4 final stage of the 2025/2026 season of the UEFA Conference League, a return match was held between AZ Alkmar of the Netherlands and Shakhtar of Ukraine. The match ended in a 2-2 draw.
Idman.Biz reports that fans witnessed four goals in the first half of the game. In the 58th minute, the guests' winger Alison opened the scoring. The home side responded to this goal in the 73rd minute with Isaac Jensen. Although Matej Shin put the Dutch representative ahead in the 80th minute, Shakhtar's Brazilian member Luka Meirelles restored the balance in the 84th minute, determining the final score.
It should be recalled that in the first match held on April 9, the Ukrainian club defeated its opponent with a score of 3:0. According to the results of the two matches (5:2), Shakhtar, who qualified for the semi-finals, will face the winner of the Fiorentina - Crystal Palace pair at this stage.
09:25
Today, the semi-finalists of the UEFA Conference League will be determined.
Idman.Biz reports that a total of four matches will be held.
In the first match of the day, AZ Alkmaar (Netherlands) will face Shakhtar Donetsk (Ukraine). This match will start at 20:45.
In other matches, Fiorentina (Italy) will face Crystal Palace (England).
UEFA Conference League
1/4 final stage
April 16
20:45. "AZ Alkmaar" (Netherlands) - "Shakhtar Donetsk" (Ukraine)
First match - 0:3
23:00. "Fiorentina" (Italy) - "Crystal Palace" (England)
First match - 0:3
23:00. "Strasbourg" (France) - "Mainz 05" (Germany)
First match - 0:2
23:00. AEK (Athens, Greece) - "Rayo Vallecano" (Spain)
First match - 0:3
