Henning Berg leads Omonia Nicosia to historic 1-0 win over Celta Vigo

Omonia Nicosia celebrated a significant victory in their opening Europa League fixture, defeating Spanish side Celta Vigo 1-0. Under the guidance of former Manchester United defender Henning Berg, the Cypriot side delivered a disciplined performance at home.

The breakthrough came in the 88th minute when defender Jure Balkovec scored with a powerful strike from outside the box. Despite pressure from the visitors throughout the first half, Omonia remained organized and capitalized on their late opportunity to secure the result.

I am very happy, not only for the goal but for the great victory, we must continue like this. Celta are a very good team and had good chances, which gives even more value to our victory. Jure Balkovec

Head coach Henning Berg expressed pride in his team's ability to handle the tactical demands of the match. He highlighted the players' composure under pressure and their effectiveness in transition play as key factors in the win.

It is a big win and I am very impressed by my players and how they handled the match, the opponent's pressure and how we went on the transition. Henning Berg

Following this historic European night, Omonia Nicosia must quickly refocus. The squad returns to domestic action this Sunday against Krasava ENY, as they look to maintain their momentum across multiple competitions.