Europa League 2016-17 Qualifiers : Krasnodar defeats Partizani Tirana 4-0

KRASNODAR, Aug. 18, 2016 (AMP) — Europa League 2016-17 (Qualifiers) : Krasnodar defeated Partizani Tirana by a big score of 4-0 (halftime: 3-0), in the first leg of a Europa League qualifier tie on Thursday night at the Kuban Stadium in Krasnodar.

Krasnodar dominated the first half thanks to goals from Joaozinho Dos Santos ('18 on penalty), Smolov Fyodor ('27) and Jedrzejczyk Artur ('45). Leading 3-0 at the break, the “Bulls” further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Krasniqi Gezim into his own net in the 73rd minute.

The second leg between Krasnodar and Partizani Tirana will be played on Thursday August 25, 2016 (kick-off: 19:30) in Elbasan.

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