A. Kučys’ 90th-minute equaliser turns Salzburg’s 0-2 lead into a 2-2 draw

Kučys rescues a point in the 90th minute

A. Kučys scored in the 90th minute to complete Celje’s recovery against Red Bull Salzburg, securing a 2-2 draw at Stadion Z’dežele. Assisted by Yaya Dukuly, his goal changed the result after Salzburg had led 2-0.

Salzburg’s lead slips away

Red Bull Salzburg opened the scoring in the 9th minute when Sota Kitano finished with an assist from Damir Redzic, making it 0-1. Jesper Lindstrom then doubled the advantage in the 46th minute, again assisted by Redzic, for a 0-2 scoreline.

Celje responded in the 50th minute through Blaž Kramer, whose goal was assisted by Svit Seslar and reduced the deficit to 1-2. Kučys then supplied the decisive final moment at 2-2. Kramer was Celje’s standout performer, earning an 8.2 rating after playing 90 minutes, scoring once and producing two key passes.

Salzburg had the greater volume

Salzburg held 53% possession and recorded 15 shots to Celje’s 9, including 10 shots inside the box. Yet Celje’s expected-goals figure was 1.68, narrowly above Salzburg’s 1.62, and the teams finished level. Accurate passes were almost even, with Celje recording 440 and Salzburg 441.

Artemijus Tutyskinas and Pijus Sirvys were booked for Celje, while Damir Redzic and Bartosz Mazurek received Salzburg’s two yellow cards.

Points shared in the league stage

Celje went into the game ranked #35 with 0 points from 2 games, while Salzburg were ranked #23 with 3 points from 2 games. Celje now have 1 point from 3 games and Salzburg have 4, leaving Salzburg three points ahead. Both teams’ positions after this result depend on tie-breakers and are provisional.