UEFA Europa Conference League Quarterfinals: Club Brugge Advances
Club Brugge Defeats PAOK Salonika 1-0, Advances to Semifinals
Match Report
Club Brugge secured a spot in the semifinals of the UEFA Europa Conference League after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over PAOK Salonika on Thursday. The Belgian side took the lead in the 20th minute through a Hugo Vetlesen goal and held on for the win despite a valiant effort from PAOK.
Club Brugge dominated possession in the first half, creating several chances to score. However, they were unable to find the back of the net until Vetlesen's strike. The Norwegian midfielder picked up the ball on the edge of the area and fired a low shot into the bottom corner.
PAOK came out strongly in the second half and pushed for an equalizer. They had a few good chances, but they were unable to beat Club Brugge goalkeeper Simon Mignolet. The Belgian international made several key saves to preserve his team's lead.
Club Brugge held on in the closing stages to secure the win. They will now face either Feyenoord or AS Roma in the semifinals.
Stats Form
- Possession: Club Brugge 58%, PAOK 42%
- Shots: Club Brugge 12, PAOK 7
- Shots on target: Club Brugge 5, PAOK 2
- Corner kicks: Club Brugge 5, PAOK 2
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