Summary
90'
The match is over Apollon defeats Maccabi 2-0 but it is not enough to qualify to the next round.
85'
Last minutes of the match Apollon will take the win but Maccabi on aggregate will qualify to the next round.
80'
Maccabi controls the game in these last minutes.
75'
Apollon has lowered the intensity and looks desperate on the pitch.
70'
The game does not change and the score remains 2-0 with overall 4-2 in favor of Maccabi.
65'
Apollon is also making more offensive modifications, as it wants to achieve the feat and come back on aggregate.
60'
Se realizan modificaciones en el cuadro de Maccabi, buscan ser sólidos defensivamente.
55'
Maccabi tries to generate danger and score the goal that will put them more at ease on aggregate.
50'
Apollon enters the second half even more offensive, knowing they can tie the aggregate.
45'
The second half begins.
45'
First half ends Apollon 2-0 Maccabi
40'
last minutes of the first half, the first half is closing with a lot of intensity.
35'
Apollon is two goals away from tying the aggregate score.
30'
Goooool for Apollon, the second goal for the home team.
25'
Maccabi goal that ends up being disallowed for a foul.
21'
Goooool for Apollon opens the scoring for the home team.
20'
The intensity of the match drops, the two teams fight for the ball in the midfield.
15'
Apollon has the most possession of the ball, despite that they still do not generate danger.
10'
Maccabi starts to create dangerous plays and wants to increase the overall score.
5'
Apollon starts with a lot of intensity looking to score quickly in the match.
Kickoff
The match between Apollon and Maccabi kicks off.
All ready
Everything is ready for the start of the match, both teams finish warming up and get ready in the locker room to take the field for the start of the match.
This is how teams warm up
Ready for warmup 🔥#ApollonFC #UCL #APOLMAC pic.twitter.com/u7wrIdYrAj — Apollon FC 🏆 (@APOLLONOFFICIAL) August 9, 2022
Already warming up
Both teams are warming up, getting ready for the start of the match.
Lineup Maccabi
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Lineup Apollon
This is the home team's roster:
Already in the stadium
Both teams are already at the stadium and are getting ready to warm up before kick-off.
This is what the dressing rooms look like
🔜 All set for #APOLMAC pic.twitter.com/lQ3jUhSLSv — Apollon FC 🏆 (@APOLLONOFFICIAL) August 9, 2022
Fans
Fans are starting to arrive at the GSP Stadium for one of the most important matches on the road to the UEFA Champions League.
Stay tuned to follow Apollon vs Maccabi in the UEFA Champions League Qualifying.
In a few moments we will share with you the starting rosters for Apollon vs Maccabi in the Champions League Qualifying, as well as the latest information from the GSP Stadium. Keep an eye on the action with VAVEL's minute-by-minute online coverage.
Channels for Apollon vs Maccabi in UEFA Champions League Qualifying.
This is the start time of the Apollon vs Maccabi match on August 9 in several countries:
Argentina: 1:00 PM on Star +
Bolivia: 1:00 PM on Star +
Brazil: 2:00 PM on Star +
Chile: 2:00 PM on Star +
Colombia: 12:00 PM on Star +
Ecuador: 12:00 PM on Star +
United States (ET): 1:00 PM on Star +
Spain: 7:00 PM
Mexico: 12:00 PM on Star +
Paraguay: 2:00 PM on Star +
Peru: 12:00 PM on Star+
Uruguay: 2:00 PM on Star +
Background
Only once have these two teams met and it was in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League qualifiers with a score of 4 goals to 0 in favor of Maccabi, this will be the second time and the odds are in favor of Maccabi.
Absences
In this match only Apollon will not be able to count on its player Jovanovic due to expulsion, while Maccabi will be able to count on a full squad as it has no injured or suspended players.
GSP Stadium
It is located in Cyprus, was inaugurated in 1999 and has a capacity for 22 thousand spectators, despite being small it is the largest stadium in the country, it will be the stage where the second leg of the UEFA Champions League qualifiers will be played.
Referee
The central referee will be Felix Zwayer.
Key Player Maccabi
Ali Mohamed:
Left back born in Niger, he is 26 years old and was the author of two of the four goals scored in the first leg, he has played 3 games in the Champions League with 2 goals scored, he is a player with conditions that help in the recovery of the ball, he is a national team player with Niger with whom he has played 39 games without scoring, he will seek to finish the series and qualify for the next round in the UEFA Champions League.
Key Player Apollon
Hervin Ongenda:
27 year old French striker, he is one of the best strikers of Apollon, in the local tournament in Cyprus he has 8 games played and one goal scored and in the Champions League Qualifying he has one game played, without scores, he has never been called up with the senior national team of France, but if he has stadium in the U18 and 19 national team, with whom he has 7 games and 2 goals scored, he will seek tomorrow to do the feat and come back from the 4 goals conceded in the IDA match.
Third round
In the first leg, Maccabi took a comfortable 4-0 lead over Apollon, in a match where Maccabi controlled most of the game and was far superior, the second leg is expected to be just as intense with plenty of goals and excitement.
Good afternoon VAVEL friends!
Good afternoon to all VAVEL readers! Welcome to the Apollon vs Maccabi commentary, corresponding to the UEFA Champions League Qualifying. The match will take place at the GSP Stadium, at 12:00.