Europa League
Zinchenko returns from injury, Nottingham win against Utrecht
The sixth round match took place on Thursday, December 11. Europa League, Where the Dutch “Utrecht” meets the English “Nottingham”. The guest team defeated its opponent with a score of 2:1.
The opponents could not score in the first half, but everything changed in the second half of the game – French striker Kalimuendo upset the goalkeeper of the Dutch club.
Utrecht managed to regain parity in the 73rd minute when defender Mike van der Hoorn made good play in the penalty area after the cross of a free kick. The end of this match was brought by Brazilian striker Igor Jesus, who took the victory for Foresters at the end of the match.
Ukraine national team defender Alexander Zinchenko returned to the field after missing nine matches due to injury; started and played for 90 minutes.
The home team collected one point and worsened its position in the play-off fight. Utrecht will play at home against Belgian Genk in the next round.
Nottingham’s next opponent in the Europa League will be Portugal Braga (January 22, 2026).
Europa League, 6th round. 11 December
Utrecht (Netherlands) – Nottingham (England) – 1:2
Goals: van der Hoorn, 73 – Calimuendo, 52, Jesus, 88
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Source: Sport UA
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