For di UEFA Champions League playoff first leg, Slovan Bratislava and Celje bin don settle for 1-1 at half time for Štadión Tehelné pole.
Slovan, wey Yaya Touré dey coach, bin come into dis encounter wit strong form, afta dem bin beat Mjallby AIF 4-1 on aggregate for di third qualifying round. Celje, under Vítor Campelos, bin also qualify by defeating Ararat-Armenia 3-2 on aggregate.
Di home fans bin expect make Slovan dominate, but Celje show say dem no get fear. For di 45 minutes wey don pass, both sides bin create chances. Di visitors from Slovenia bin take lead through Milot Avdyli, wey bin fire wetin be right-footed shot from di left side of di box enter top right corner, wit assist from Mario Kvesic.
Slovan bin try to respond, and Tigran Barseghyan bin get one attempt wey dem block, while Suleiman Camara bin miss from outside di box, close to top right corner. Kenan Bajric bin collect yellow card for foul for defensive half, and Alen Mustafic bin need treatment afta injury.
Last season, Slovan bin beat Celje 6-1 on aggregate for di same competition, including 5-0 demolition for dis ground. But dis time, Celje show say dem don learn dia lesson. Di match dey balanced, and di second half go be tight.
Di winner of dis two-leg playoff go secure a place for di Champions League league phase, so plenty dey at stake. Slovan go need to use dia home advantage well, while Celje go try to carry result wey go make dem happy for second leg.
