Poltava "Vorskla" defeated Azerbaijani "Karabakh" in the 3rd round of the group stage of the Europa League - 1: 0.

In the first half, the initiative was owned by the champion of Azerbaijan. Poltava residents also played safely in defense, not allowing the opponent to threaten the gates of Bogdan Shust.

After the break, the coach of Poltava Vasiliy Sachko made an important change - instead of Yakubu, ramming striker Nicholas Kareka appeared on the field, who significantly enlivened the game.

It brought its dividends already in the 48th minute - Kareka dispersed a counterattack, clocked up two defenders and gave Vladislav Kulach. The Ukrainian unexpectedly fired from 25 meters in the center of the Karabakh goal, while Brazilian goalkeeper Wagner made a mistake by hitting the ball into his own goal.

After a goal was scored, the Ukrainian club continued to play from defense, repelling the dangerous attacks of the home team.. In the 88th minute, Azerbaijanis had a real opportunity to snatch a draw, but Herrier struck over the crossbar at close range.

The victory allowed “Vorskla” to score 3 points and climb to third place in group E. "Garabagh" with zero points closes the standings.

In a parallel match of the quartet E, the Arsenal of London, on the road, was the minimally defeated by the Lisbon Sporting - 1: 0.