Levadia Starts Conference League with a 1–0 Victory – Second Leg Awaits in Georgia!

The first leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League second qualifying round, held on July 23 at A. Le Coq Arena, ended positively for the home side FCI Levadia – a 1–0 win was recorded. The second leg will take place on July 29 in Tbilisi.

Levadia started the match with the following line-up:
Karl Andre Vallner (GK), Edgar Tur, Victory Iboro, Tanel Tammik, Michael Schjønning-Larsen, Richie Musaba, Mihkel Ainsalu, Til Mavretic (C), Ernest Agyiri, Bubacarr Tambedou, and Joao Pedro.

Compared to the previous European match against RFS, head coach Curro Torres made no changes to the line-up – the same eleven took the field. However, he opted for his first substitution at half-time, bringing on Mark Oliver Roosnupp in place of Bubacarr Tambedou.

While the first half was largely controlled by the Georgian champions Iberia, and proved more challenging for Levadia, the second half told a different story. The break brought renewed energy, and Levadia began to show more initiative and attacking intent. Although Iberia created more chances early on, they failed to convert any.

The early second-half substitution added new momentum – Roosnupp made a solid contribution in attack, and Levadia began creating more dangerous opportunities. Later on, Robert Kirss and Carlos Torres also joined the game, replacing Richie Musaba and Til Mavretic. Shortly after, Tanel Tammik was subbed off and captain Rasmus Peetson, returning from injury, made his season debut in European competition. The substitutions added further intensity, particularly through Kirss’s activity in the opponent’s penalty area.

The decisive moment came in the 80th minute. Joao Pedro found Ernest Agyiri with a pass down the right flank. Agyiri sped past the Iberia defender and fired a powerful shot from a tight angle. The goalkeeper failed to keep it out, and the ball crossed the line – 1–0 to Levadia!

After the goal, Levadia took full control. The Georgian side’s pressure faded, and Robert Kirss even found the net, but the goal was disallowed for offside. In the 82nd minute, Mihkel Ainsalu was also subbed off, making way for Aleksandre Lopes Gomes.

The decisive second leg takes place in Tbilisi on July 29. While Levadia carry a 1–0 advantage, nothing is settled yet – the outcome will be decided in Georgia!
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