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UEFA Conference League: Brondby Stages Dramatic Comeback to Advance

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Get the latest updates on UEFA Conference League matches, including Brondby's stunning comeback and Virtus's historic achievement.


Rapid Wien secured a thrilling win over Dundee United in the UEFA Conference League third qualifying round, advancing to the next stage on penalties. The match was a nail-biter, with the tie finely poised after last week's 2-2 draw in Vienna. Dundee United took an early lead, with Max Watters scoring a brace to put his team 2-0 up in the first half.


However, Rapid Wien staged a remarkable comeback, equalizing the score to 2-2 and sending the match into extra time. When the scores remained level after overtime, the Austrian side edged out Dundee United 5-4 in a tense penalty shootout.


Key Match Details:
  • Match Result: Dundee United 2-2 Rapid Wien (Rapid Wien wins 5-4 on penalties)
  • Goals: Max Watters (Dundee United), scoring a brace
  • Venue: Tannadice Park, Dundee, Scotland
  • Capacity: 14,223
  • Next Round: Rapid Wien advances to the playoff round, pending draw results



Janis Antiste scored a crucial goal for his team, pulling them back into the match just past the hour mark. However, their lead was short-lived, as Ercan Kara equalized with 12 minutes left in normal time, tying the score at 2-2. The match was far from over, though, and the teams went on to play an additional 120 minutes, combining for 38 shots. Ultimately, penalties were needed to determine the winner, as the score remained deadlocked at 2-2.


Amar Fatah was the sole player to miss his penalty kick in the shootout, dragging his effort wide of the mark. This miss proved costly for Dundee United, as Rapid Wien capitalized on the opportunity and converted all five of their spot kicks to win the shootout 5-4. With this victory, Rapid advances to the playoff round.


In another thrilling match, Neman Grodno staged a remarkable comeback against KI. After losing the first leg 2-0, Neman Grodno won the second leg by the same scoreline, forcing the match into penalties. Just like Rapid, Neman Grodno successfully converted all five of their penalties. The Belarusian side's goalkeeper, Maksim Below, was instrumental in their victory, making a crucial save during the penalty shootout that helped seal their advancement.


Penalty Shootout Details:

Rapid Wien vs. Dundee United:

Rapid Wien: Converted all 5 penalties

Dundee United: Amar Fatah missed his penalty, ultimately losing 5-4

Neman Grodno vs. KI:

Neman Grodno: Converted all 5 penalties, with Maksim Below making a key save
   
KI: Lost in the penalty shootout 


Thursday's UEFA Conference League qualifying matches saw some remarkable comebacks. Shamrock Rovers dominated Ballkani with a 4-0 win, securing a 4-1 aggregate victory. Rakow also staged a comeback, defeating Maccabi Haifa 2-0 to advance 2-1 overall.


In a stunning turn of events, Spartak Trnava came from behind to force extra time against CS Universitatea Craiova. The Romanians had won the first leg 3-0 and added a fourth goal in the 32nd minute, but Spartak Trnava equalized just a few minutes later. The Slovaks then scored three more goals in the second half, making the score 4-3 in their favor and sending the match into extra time. Spartak Trnava ultimately won the tie after a penalty shootout.


Match Details:

Spartak Trnava vs CS Universitatea Craiova:
  • Aggregate Score: Spartak Trnava won on penalties after extra time (4-3)
  • First Leg: CS Universitatea Craiova won 3-0
  • Second Leg: Spartak Trnava won 4-3 after extra time


Shamrock Rovers vs Ballkani:

  • Aggregate Score: Shamrock Rovers won 4-1

  • Second Leg: Shamrock Rovers won 4-0


Rakow vs Maccabi Haifa:

  • Aggregate Score: Rakow won 2-1
  • Second Leg: Rakow won 2-0 


CSU Craiova staged an impressive recovery, with Tudor Baluta scoring the winning goal in the 101st minute. The Liga 1 outfit added a third goal late in the second extra time period, securing a 6-4 aggregate victory.


In Denmark, Brondby made a stunning comeback against Vikingur Reykjavik. Despite trailing 3-0 from the first leg, Brondby's Nicolai Vallys scored twice - before and after halftime - to spark hope for his team. This dramatic turn of events unfolded despite Brondby being reduced to 10 men in the 18th minute. Ultimately, Brondby won the match 4-0, overturning the deficit to progress in the UEFA Conference League.


Match Details:

Brondby vs Vikingur Reykjavik:

  • Aggregate Score: Brondby won 4-3 on aggregate (4-0 in the second leg)
  • First Leg: Vikingur Reykjavik won 3-0
  • Second Leg: Brondby won 4-0, with Nicolai Vallys scoring twice


Brondby's Comeback:

  • Trailed 3-0 from the first leg
  • Reduced to 10 men in the 18th minute
  • Nicolai Vallys scored twice to spark a comeback
  • Won the second leg 4-0 to advance in the UEFA Conference League



Brøndby IF staged a remarkable comeback against Vorwärts Steyr, winning 4-0 at home and 4-3 on aggregate. Filip Bundgaard scored a crucial goal in the 57th minute to tie the aggregate score before doubling his tally 19 minutes from time. Despite being reduced to 10 men, Brøndby held on for the win, with Vallys narrowly missing a hat-trick due to a VAR intervention.


Match Details:

  • Aggregate Score: Brøndby IF won 4-3
  • Second Leg: Brøndby IF won 4-0
  • Goals: Filip Bundgaard (2 goals), contributing significantly to Brøndby's comeback victory

San Marino's Virtus has made history by becoming the country's first-ever representative to reach the playoff round of a UEFA club competition. They secured this achievement by beating Milsami Orhei 3-0 at home, resulting in a 5-3 aggregate victory. All three goals were scored in the second half, bringing Virtus one step closer to the league phase.


In another thrilling match, Dinamo Tirana pulled off a remarkable upset by defeating Hajduk Split 3-1 in extra time. The Albanians won 4-3 on aggregate after scoring two goals within a two-minute span in the second extra period. This impressive victory showcases Dinamo Tirana's determination and skill.


Key Match Details:

Virtus vs Milsami Orhei:

  • Aggregate Score: 5-3 in favor of Virtus
  • Second Leg: Virtus won 3-0 at home
  • Historic Achievement: Virtus becomes San Marino's first team to reach the UEFA club competition playoff round


Dinamo Tirana vs Hajduk Split:

  • Aggregate Score: 4-3 in favor of Dinamo Tirana
  • Second Leg: Dinamo Tirana won 3-1 in extra time
  • Notable Performance: Dinamo Tirana scored two goals in a two-minute span during extra time


Hajduk Split, despite their valiant effort, will miss out on group phase football for the 15th consecutive season. The Croatians played 42 minutes with 10 men but couldn't overcome the deficit.


In another match, Banik Ostrava held off Austria Wien in a thrilling encounter. Erik Prekop's penalty just before halftime gave Banik Ostrava a crucial advantage. Although Austria Wien equalized midway through the second half, the 1-1 draw wasn't enough, and Banik Ostrava fell 5-4 on aggregate.


Match Details:

Banik Ostrava vs Austria Wien:

  • Aggregate Score: Banik Ostrava lost 5-4
  • Second Leg: Banik Ostrava drew 1-1
  • Goal: Erik Prekop's penalty gave Banik Ostrava a crucial advantage



Andreas Buch scored a crucial goal in the 89th minute, giving Differdange 03 a lifeline and forcing extra time against Levadia Tallinn. Despite Bubacarr Tambedou's early lead for the home side, Buch equalized, but Samir Hadji's penalty in the penultimate minute sealed Differdange's 3-1 win on the road and 5-4 aggregate victory.


Upcoming Conference League Playoff Round

The playoff round will take place over the next two Thursdays, with potential matches rescheduled to earlier in the week. The 24 winning teams will advance to the league phase, joining 12 teams eliminated from the Europa League playoffs.


Conference League League Phase Details

  • 36 teams will participate in the league phase
  • Each team plays eight unique opponents
  • Top 24 teams advance to the knockout rounds
  • League phase draw: August 29, 2025, in Monaco
  • League phase start date: September 18, 2025
  • Final match date: May 27, 2026, at Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Germany



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