{"id":11807,"date":"2026-07-29T15:15:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T12:15:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/?p=11807"},"modified":"2026-07-29T15:15:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T12:15:14","slug":"riga-fc-beat-vardar-5-2-aet-to-complete-epic-comeback","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/riga-fc-beat-vardar-5-2-aet-to-complete-epic-comeback\/","title":{"rendered":"Riga FC Beat Vardar 5-2 AET to Complete Epic Comeback\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Riga FC delivered one of the most dramatic comebacks of the UEFA Conference League qualifying round, overturning a two-goal deficit to defeat North Macedonian side Vardar 5-2 after extra time<\/strong>. After trailing for most of the contest, the Latvian champions produced a sensational extra-time performance to secure progression spectacularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The thrilling encounter showcased resilience, tactical discipline, and clinical finishing as Riga turned heartbreak into celebration in front of their supporters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vardar Take Early Control<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The visitors stunned Riga early when David Babunski<\/strong> opened the scoring in the 17th minute after being set up by Ivan Puleio<\/strong>, giving Vardar a deserved 1-0 advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vardar continued to frustrate the hosts with disciplined defending and physical play, while several first-half bookings reflected the intensity of the contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After halftime, the visitors doubled their lead in the 66th minute through A. Omeragic<\/strong>, leaving Riga facing elimination with less than 25 minutes remaining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Taiwo Sparks Riga’s Comeback<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Riga refused to surrender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Latvian side increased the attacking pressure with a series of substitutions before finally breaking through in the 87th minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. Taiwo<\/strong> converted from Reginaldo Ramires’<\/strong> assist to make it 2-1 on the night, forcing extra time and reigniting the home crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The late goal completely shifted momentum in Riga’s favor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Extra Time Belongs to Riga FC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Only two minutes into extra time, R. Aouani<\/strong> equalized at 2-2<\/strong>, completing Riga’s comeback and putting Vardar under enormous pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The hosts never looked back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just before halftime in extra time, Iago Siqueira<\/strong> finished brilliantly from another Aouani assist to hand Riga their first lead of the evening at 3-2<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Vardar visibly tiring, Riga continued to dominate possession and create chances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reginaldo Ramires<\/strong> extended the lead in the 109th minute before Caio Ferreira<\/strong> sealed the memorable victory with Riga’s fifth goal in the 117th minute following an assist from M. Tonisevs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Match Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n