Nigerian ahead Ime Ndon scored a dramatic last-minute winner to assist Moldovan champions Milsami seal a 3–2 house victory over Virtus within the first leg of their UEFA Convention League third qualifying spherical on Thursday night time.
The thrilling match was crammed with objectives, purple playing cards, and late drama.
Milsami took the lead within the thirty first minute via Nigerian midfielder Christopher Nwaeze, however Virtus equalised early within the second half when Stefano Scappini scored within the 51st minute from a move by Gori. Scappini then put the guests forward within the 73rd minute along with his second aim of the night time.
Nabil Khali responded for Milsami simply moments later within the 61st minute to deliver the scoreline to 2–2.
Nevertheless, Milsami’s possibilities took successful after they had been lowered to 9 males after two purple playing cards had been proven — Andrei Cobeț within the first half and Frederick Takyi within the 83rd minute. Regardless of the drawback, the Moldovan aspect saved urgent.
Then, within the 89th minute, Ime Ndon scored the winner after a intelligent help from V. Jardan. His effort beat Virtus goalkeeper Passaniti, sparking wild celebrations on the stadium.
Reacting to the aim, Ime Ndon wrote on social media:
“Thanks father
One other European night time
One other final min win
Scored so many objectives however this one feels extra particular.”
The return leg will happen on 14th August 2025, with Milsami hoping to finish the job and progress to the subsequent spherical of the competitors.
