The Blue and Yellows are underdogs against the Belgians and need to improve a lot to have any hope
APOEL overcame the obstacle of Dila Gori with two victories in the 3rd qualifying round of the Conference League, hopefully reaching the… antechamber of the groups. In the playoffs of the youngest of the European competitions, Belgian Gent awaits him, a team of a different class and level compared to the two previous opponents of the blue and yellow.
The first game for the playoffs of the third-ranked competition will be held at the Gelamko Arena on Thursday, August 24 (21:00) and the replay on August 31 (20:00), at GSP. Ghent's squad includes very quality players who even seem to be in excellent playing condition.
So APOEL should put on its old, good European suit and present itself very well prepared, presenting its best self in order to realize the goal of qualifying for the groups. The Blue and Yellows will go to Belgium for the first match as the underdogs and know that they will have to overcome to eliminate the favourites.
They must improve significantly and correct the weaknesses presented in the organization of the game and in creativity after the two ends in the attack did not live up to the demands of their role.
As for the racing news, Crespo's chances to catch up are still divided. If he doesn't succeed then Petrovic will play in Belgium (along with Dvali).
Vijafanes will be in the eleven, since Sarfo cannot travel to Belgium. We believe that Dogala will also get a place in the eleven instead of Wilson, who left yesterday's match against the Georgians with discomfort and is unable to make it.
