Celje came from behind to win on penalties, while Egnatia Krogozhinë suffered a bitter defeat.
At Stadion Z'dežele, Celje drew 2-2 with Egnatia Rrogozhinë before winning 4-1 on penalties after a comeback; Kvesic scored a brace, while Egnatia Rrogozhinë suffered a disappointing defeat.
- 0'The match has started.
Celje hosts Egnatia Rrogozhinë.
- 1'Penalty shootout: 1 - 0
Svit Seslar() successfully converted the penalty. Penalty shootout: 1 - 0.
- 2'Penalty shootout: missed shot
Eneo Bitri() missed the penalty. Penalty shootout: 1 - 0.
- 3'Penalty shootout: 2 - 0
Artemijus Tutyškinas() successfully converted the penalty. Penalty shootout: 2 - 0.
- 4'Rotation: 2 - 1
Arbenit Xhemajli() successful penalty kick. Penalty shootout: 2 - 1.
- 5'Rotation: 3 - 1
Yaya Dukuly() successful penalty kick. Penalty shootout: 3 - 1.
- 6'Penalty shootout: missed shot
Edison Ndreca() missed the penalty. Penalty shootout: 3 - 1.
- 12'Celje dominated in a draw.
At the 12th minute, Celje were controlling the game with 70-30 possession and had created 2-0 shots, 10 of which were on target. Egnatia Rrogozhinë had to focus on defense as they hadn't managed a shot yet, and the score remained 0-0.
- 21'Egnatia Rogozhinë opened the scoring with an own goal.
In the 21st minute, Darko Hrka (Celje) scored an own goal, giving Egnatia Rrogozhinë a 0-1 lead. The goal came in an unexpected way for Celje, but Egnatia Rrogozhinë now has the advantage.
- 24'Celje controlled possession, Egnatia defended.
In the 24th minute, Celje controlled the game with 68-32 possession, but still hadn't created enough pressure, with only 2-1 shots on goal. Egnatia Krogozhinë proactively dropped deep to defend their lead, as evidenced by 0-1 saves.
- 34'Mario Kvesic brings Celje back.
In the 34th minute, Mario Kvesic scored to equalize for Celje at 1-1 against Egnatia Krogozhinë. The goal reflected Celje's greater possession of the ball.
- 36'Celje controlled the game.
At the 36th minute, Celje were controlling the game with 67-33 possession and a slight advantage in shots on goal (4-2). Egnatia Rrogozhinë were playing defensively, waiting for opportunities to counter-attack in a 1-1 draw.
- 45'End of the first half
At the end of the first half, the score was 1-1.
- 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun.
- 49'Celje controlled the game after the break.
In the 49th minute, Celje continued to control the game with 61-39 possession and a slight advantage in shots on goal (5-4). Egnatia Rrogozhinë adopted a defensive approach, but the difference in shots on target was only 3-2, indicating that the game remained fairly balanced.
- 60'Ildi Gruda came on in the 60th minute.
In the 60th minute, Ildi Gruda came on as a substitute for Daniel Adjessa. Celje and Egnatia Rrogozhinë were still tied 1-1, leaving the match evenly contested.
- 60'Edison Ndreca enters the field.
In the 60th minute, Edison Ndreca came on to replace Andrey Yago. The substitution came as Celje and Egnatia Rrogozhinë were tied.
- 61'Celje controlled the game.
61st minuteCelje are in control with 61-39 possession and 7-4 shots on goal. Egnatia Krogozhinë are forced to defend deep, as evidenced by their 3-1 saves, while the game remains undecided at 1-1.
- 68'Papa Daniel received a yellow card in the 68th minute.
In the 68th minute, Papa Daniel received a yellow card after a serious foul by the referee. The match between Celje and Egnatia Rogozhinë is still evenly contested.
- 69'Celje makes a substitution, Yaya Dukuly comes on.
In the 69th minute, Yaya Dukuly came on as a substitute for Mark Zabukovnik. Celje continued to make personnel changes as the game was evenly matched with Egnatia Rogozhinë.
- 69'Rudi Pozeg Vancas came on the field.
In the 69th minute, Rudi Pozeg Vancas came on as a substitute for Milot Avdyli. This was a substitution in a game that was tied 1-1.
- 73'Yaya Dukuly received a yellow card.
In the 73rd minute, Yaya Dukuly received a yellow card. The match was still evenly contested with Celje tied 1-1 Egnatia Rogozhinë.
- 73'Celje took the initiative.
In the 73rd minute, Celje were in control with 59-41 possession and 8-4 shots on goal. Egnatia Rrogozhinë had to retreat and face pressure, with the score still tied at 1-1.
- 81'Fernando Medeiros received a yellow card.
In the 81st minute, Fernando Medeiros received a yellow card after a foul. This was the third yellow card of the match, indicating that the contest was becoming increasingly tense.
- 81'Alpha Diounkou came on in the 81st minute.
In the 81st minute, Alpha Diounkou came on as a substitute for Pijus Širvys. A personnel change at a time when the match was under tension.
- 81'Andrej Kotnik came on in the 81st minute.
In the 81st minute, Andrej Kotnik came on as a substitute for Armandas Kučys. A personnel change in the final minutes of the match.
- 82'Numan Ajetovikj came on in the 82nd minute.
In the 82nd minute, Numan Ajetovikj was brought on to replace Karim Loukili. Celje and Egnatia Rrogozhinë were tied 1-1, making the final minutes promising to be very tense.
- 85'Celje maintained their dominance on the pitch.
In the 85th minute, Celje remained the more dominant team in the 1-1 draw, as evidenced by their possession (59-41) and shots on goal (8-4). Egnatia Rrogozhinë was under pressure, with Celje continuing to hold the advantage in corners (4-1).
- 89'Ivan Calusic came on in the 89th minute.
In the 89th minute, Ivan Calusic came on as a substitute for Papa Daniel. Celje and Egnatia Rrogozhinë were tied 1-1 as the match entered its final minutes.
- 90+1'Ildi Gruda received a yellow card in the 90+1st minute.
In the 90+1st minute, Ildi Gruda received a yellow card in the final minutes of the match. Celje and Egnatia Rrogozhinë are still tied at 1-1.
- 90+3'Guillem Jaime received a yellow card in injury time.
In the 90+3rd minute, Guillem Jaime received a yellow card, another warning in injury time.
- 91'Extra time
The match went into extra time.
- 97'Mario Kvesic put Celje ahead in the 97th minute.
In the 97th minute, Mario Kvesic scored from the penalty spot, putting Celje ahead of Egnatia Krogozhinë 2-1. The late goal gave Celje a temporary advantage.
- 98'Juruens Montenegro came on in the 98th minute.
In the 98th minute, Jurguens Montenegro came on as a substitute for Altin Kryeziu. A substitution was made in the final minutes of the match.
- 98'Geralb Smajli came on in the 98th minute.
In the 98th minute, Geralb Smajli was brought on to replace Eljon Sota. This was a late substitution.
- 98'Celje maintained the initiative.
In the 98th minute, Celje were still leading 2-1 and maintaining the initiative with 62-38 possession and a shooting advantage of 7-4. Egnatia Rrogozhinë were forced to retreat under pressure, as Celje continued to have the edge in corners, leading 4-1.
- 100'Alpha Diounkou received a yellow card in the 100th minute.
In the 100th minute, Alpha Diounkou received a yellow card while Celje was leading Egnatia Rrogozhinë 2-1. The match remained tense in the final minutes.
- 105+3'Celje made a substitution in the 105th minute + 3.
In the 105th minute + 3', Damjan Vuklisevic came on as a substitute for Mario Kvesic. Celje made another substitution while leading Egnatia Rrogozhinë 2-1.
- 111'Celje controlled the game towards the end.
In the 111th minute, Celje still controlled the game and maintained pressure with 60-40 possession and 7-4 shots on goal. Egnatia Rrogozhinë was forced to retreat deep into their own half as Celje led 2-1.
- 114'Egnatia Rrogozhinë equalized in the 114th minute.
In the 114th minute, Geralb Smajli scored, helping Egnatia Rrogozhinë equalize against Celje at 2-2. The goal came in extra time, bringing the match back to a tie.
- 115'Artemijus Tutyškinas received a yellow card.
In the 115th minute, Artemijus Tutyškinas received a yellow card in the final minutes of the match. The atmosphere became tense as the two teams continued to battle it out.
- 116'Albano Aleksi came on in the 116th minute.
In the 116th minute, Albano Aleksi came on as a substitute for Guillem Jaime. Celje and Egnatia Rrogozhinë were tied 2-2, making the final minutes even more tense.
- 120'Penalty shootout
The two teams proceeded to a penalty shootout.
- KTEnd: Celje 2-2 Egnatia Rrogozhinë
The match ended with a 2-2 draw.
Updated at 04:00 on 29/07/2026
Celje will face Egnatia Rrogozhinë at Stadion Z'dežele at 01:15 on July 29, 2026, in the UEFA Champions League. The two teams enter the match with a clear balance, as their last encounter ended in a draw.
The balance has been maintained since their last encounter.
Celje and Egnatia Rogozhinë have only had one recent recorded encounter. The draw suggests that the gap between the two teams is not clearly defined by either side's absolute dominance.
With only one previous encounter in the data, it's not yet possible to draw long-term trends between Celje and Egnatia Krogozhinë. This makes the upcoming match an opportunity for both teams to gain an advantage by better controlling crucial moments.
Celje needs to make the most of the home advantage.
Celje will be playing at Stadion Z'dežele, where they have more control over the game's organization. However, the home advantage will only be valuable if Celje can control the tempo and prevent Egnatia Rrogozhinë from creating a balanced game like in their previous encounter.
Based on the available data, there is no basis to assert which team will dominate in terms of ball possession or number of chances. Therefore, the ability to adjust at each stage will be more important than pursuing an overly risky approach from the start.
The key point in the approach to the game.
Celje may aim to build an attacking game, but need to maintain caution when pushing forward. Given that the two teams drew in their last encounter, transitions between attacking phases and the ability to maintain distance between lines could be decisive factors.
Conversely, Egnatia Krogozhinë will likely seek to maintain defensive solidity before increasing pressure at appropriate moments. The visitors need to avoid giving Celje too much space in their attacking area, while also utilizing ball recoveries to create counter-pressure.
Due to a lack of information regarding tactical formations, recent form, or the list of absent players, it is not possible to determine the specific personnel arrangements of the two teams. Therefore, the assessment focuses on the balance shown in their most recent encounter and the context of Celje playing at Stadion Z'dežele.
Pre-match analysis
The Celje vs. Egnatia Rrogozhinë match promises to be a closely contested affair, especially since their last encounter didn't give either side a clear advantage. Celje has the home advantage, while Egnatia Rrogozhinë can rely on maintaining a tight and patient game.
Overall, this is a match where mistakes in team organization or transition handling could make all the difference. A balanced game is the most likely scenario, and the outcome will depend on which team makes better use of the opportunities created.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).