FC Ballkani will be hosting CFR Cluj in the matchday one of the UEFA Europa Conference League on Thursday evening.
FC Ballkani will be taking on CFR Cluj in the matchday one of the UEFA Europa Conference League. It will be the first step in what both sides will hope is a long journey in the competition. Ballkani got the better of Shkupi in the final round of the playoffs to reach to the group stages. CFR Cluj, on the other hand, defeated Maribor by a narrow aggregate score of 1-0 in the final round of qualification.
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FC Ballkani vs CFR Cluj | Key Details |
Date | 8 September, 2022 |
Venue | Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri |
Kickoff time India | 10:15 pm IST |
Kickoff time Kosovo | 6:45 pm CEST |
Kickoff time Romania | 7:45 pm EEST |
Referee | Urs Schnyder |
FC Ballkani are on a terrific run of form currently. In their last six matches, they have been on the winning side on each occasion. The Kosovan side have scored seven goals during this period and conceded just three. Ballkani will need to continue this winning mentality in the Conference League if they are to qualify from the group stages and proceed further.
CFR Cluj have endured mixed results in their recent fixtures. They have earned three wins to go with one draw and two defeats in their last six matches. Among these was the narrow 1-0 win over Maribor which led Cluj to this stage. Cluj are struggling in their domestic league but will hope to put that aside and aim for maximum points in the opening game.
For FC Ballkani, Rustem Hoxha will be out due to a knee injury. CFR Cluj, on the other hand, will be reportedly without only Gabriel Debeljuh.
FC Ballkani possible line-up: Frasheri, Thaqi, Dellova, Jashanica, Thaci, Kuc, Emerllahu, Korenica, Gripshi, Rrahmani, Krasniqi
CFR Cluj possible line-up: Scuffet, Yuri, Camora, Manea, Deac, Boateng, Burca, Petrila, Cvek, Yeboah, Jefte
The UEFA Europa Conference League match between FC Ballkani and CFR Cluj will take place at Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri on Thursday at 10:15 pm IST.
For the football fans in India, the live telecast of the UEFA Europa Conference League is available on the Sony Ten network. You can also live stream through SonyLIV App/ website.