The Slovenian press writes after Maribor

The drama that happened before Maribor – Universitatea Craiova 2-0 for a soccer player of the hosts was presented by the Slovenian media at the end of the game.

The Ivorian central striker Etienne Beugre found out on the day of the match between Maribor – Universitatea Craiova that his father passed away, but he wanted to be present on the field.

A football player of the hosts had a drama before Maribor – Universitatea Craiova 2-0

Etienne Beugre, the Ivorian central striker of the Slovenian team Maribor, the opponent of the University of Craiova in the 2nd preliminary round of the Conference League, learned terrible news before the round match, played at the Ljudski stadium. Relatives informed him that his father had died, but even under these conditions, he wanted to be on the field.

“During the final preparations for the match, the family of striker Etienne Beugre was struck by a tragedy. He learned the shocking news of his father’s sudden death on the morning of the game.

Despite the painful loss, Etienne Beugre decided to stay with the team and be used in this match. He will travel to the Ivory Coast on Friday. On behalf of everyone at NK Maribor, we express our sincere and deep condolences to Etienne and his family,” noted the journalists of the publication Team.

Etienne Beugre was used as a starter by coach Ante Šimundža, the technician keeping him on the field for the entire duration of the game.

Craiova University was clearly defeated, 0-2. Remaining numerically inferior from the 31st minute, following the elimination of defender Denil Maldonado, after a foul made from the position of the last defender, Costel Gâlcă’s team was dominated in all chapters.

The vice-champion of Slovenia scored through Jan Repas (57) and Arnel Jakupovic (88), and the return match takes place on August 1, at the “Ion Oblemenco” Stadium, from 20:00. The team that wins the double leg will play in the 3rd preliminary round with defeated in the Ajax – Vojvodina Novi Sad doublefrom the second preliminary round of the Europa League.