Omonia Nicosia 1-0 Celta Vigo: Match Recap and Result

Match: 16 September 2026, 16:45 UTC · Published: 16 September 2026 · 333 words

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Omonia Nicosia beat Celta Vigo 1-0 in the UEFA Europa League thanks to a late goal from J. Balkovec. Celta Vigo had more possession, more shots and a higher expected-goals total, yet left GSP Stadium without scoring. The contest was settled in the closing stages rather than by an early burst.

Match Summary

The first half produced no goals. Celta Vigo had more of the ball and the greater share of attempts, but Omonia Nicosia reached the interval still level.

The second half opened the same way. Celta Vigo continued to win corners and fire shots, while Omonia Nicosia stayed in the contest at 0-0. W. Swedberg was shown a yellow card after 68 minutes. Still the visitors could not break through. J. Balkovec had Omonia Nicosia in front after 88 minutes, and Celta Vigo found no equalizer in the time that remained.

Key Moments

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The timing of that winner left almost no room for a reply, which is why one goal was enough. Celta Vigo's inability to turn a clear edge in shots, corners and expected goals into a lead meant Omonia Nicosia only needed a single finish. Equal shots on target, five each, showed that extra volume had not become clearer chances. W. Swedberg's booking arrived in that same fruitless spell and did not alter the score.

Match Statistics

Celta Vigo held 53 percent of possession to Omonia Nicosia's 47 and outshot the hosts 18 to 11. Both sides put five shots on target. Expected goals favored Celta Vigo at 1.14 against 0.32. The visitors also led 11-3 on corners. Omonia Nicosia finished without a booking. Celta Vigo had one yellow card and there were no red cards. Those figures fit a night when Celta Vigo created more and still lost.

What the Result Means

Omonia Nicosia are 27th in the UEFA Europa League with 0 points from 0 matches played and a goal difference of 0. Celta Vigo sit 8th, also with 0 points from 0 matches played and a goal difference of 0. Across their last four, Omonia Nicosia have two wins, one draw and one loss.