Europa Conference League: Larne and Linfield progress

Action from Aarhus v Larne
Author: Nigel GouldPublished 30th Jul 2021
Last updated 30th Jul 2021

Larne's remarkable European dream goes on ...

Tiarnan Lynch's side are now through to the third qualifying round of the Europa Conferenc League.

They drew 1-1 away to Aarhus last night (Thursday) to secure a 3-2 aggregate win.

Ronan Hale (pictured below) opened the score for the visitors before an equaliser from the Danes after they were reduced to 10 men.

Celebrations after Ronan Hale's goal

Larne now face Portugal's Pacos de Ferrieira in the next stage of the competition.

Meanwhile, Linfield progress after a scoreless draw away to Borac Banja Luka.

This left the aggregate score 4-0 thanks to a sensational first-leg performance at Windsor (pic below)

Linfield

Speaking on the club's website, Niall Quinn said it was a superb all-round performance.

Linfield now face the Champions of Luxembourg, Fola Esch.