OR AEK Larnaca “Bend” in the delays! Despite its disciplined appearance in Norway, the Cypriot team suffered a 2-1 defeat by Bran in the first match of its playoffs. Europa League.
Torsvik’s goal in 90 ‘+2 ′, after defensive inactivity, leaned the scales in favor of the Norwegians, leaving a bitter taste to the “yellow -green”. However, this result gives AEK Larnaca the opportunity to claim the rematch that will take place next Wednesday (27.08.2025).
AEK Larnaca managed to open the scoring at 16 ′ with Angliski. Bran’s response came immediately, with Mire equalizing at 20 ′ after a counter. The game rolled in balance, with AEK showing capable of leaving with the tie, but defensive disagreement in delays brought the final 2-1.
Thursday’s results
Midland (Denmark)-Kuopio (Finland) 4-0
Malm (Sweden)-Sigma Olomuts (Czech) 3-0
Bran (Norway)-AEK Larnaca (Cyprus) 2-1
Zrinsky Mostar (Bosnia)-Utrecht (Netherlands) 0-2
Skendija (North Macedonia)-Ludogorets (Bulgaria) 2-1
PANATHINAIKOS (GREECE)-SAMSSPOR (Turkey) 2-1
Maccabi Tel Aviv (Israel)-Dynamo Kiev (Ukraine) 3-1
Slovan Bratislava (Slovakia) – Jung Boys (Switzerland)
Lech Poznan (Poland)-Genk (Belgium) 1-5
Aberdeen (Scotland) – Steaua Vuk. (Romania) 2-2
Rijeka (Croatia)-PAOK (GREECE) 1-0
Lincoln Red Ibs (Gibraltar)-Braga (Portugal) 0-4