Flora lost the first game against Celje 5-0
Flora vs
Celje
It was a tough opening game for Flora in their Champions League tie against Celje. Celje emerged victorious with a commanding 5-0 win away. The return game is set for Tuesday at Stadion Z'dežele.
Celje started brightly and took an early lead. Aljosa Matko netted in the 7th minute, assisted by Aljaz Krefl, making it 1-0.
Just three minutes later, Damjan Vuklisevic doubled the lead for Celje, following a precise pass from David Zec. The score was 2-0.
Mark Zabukovnik found the net in the 45th minute, making it 3-0 by halftime. His timing and placement were impeccable.
The second half saw Rolando Aarons score in the 71st minute, assisted by Armandas Kucys. Celje continued to dominate.
Tamar Svetlin sealed the emphatic victory with a goal in the 90th minute, rounding off a stellar performance from Celje.