CELJE, Slovenia (Interstat) — Host Celje earned a 2-1 comeback victory over Legia Warsaw in UEFA Europa Conference League play on Thursday at Stadion Z’dežele. The visitors took an early lead on a goal from Kacper Urbański in the 17th minute. Celje responded with two goals in a five-minute span during the second half, with Nikita Iosifov equalizing in the 72nd minute before defender Žan Karničnik netted the winner in the 77th. The result defied a pregame projection that heavily favored Celje. Four substitutes from Legia Warsaw were shown yellow cards in the physical contest. Celje begins its group stage campaign with a win, while Legia Warsaw starts with a loss.