Tromso look set to be Brighton’s European opponents | OneFootball

According to TheArgus.co.uk, Albion can expect a trip to the Arctic Circle in their Conference League play-off, with Tromso almost certain opponents after a 5-0 first-leg win at Cluj.

Brighton will face the winners of that third qualifying round tie, away on 20 August then at the Amex a week later.

Tromso, going well domestically, put one foot in the play-off with a ruthless display in Romania. They had a 46% share of possession and 10 goal attempts to the hosts’ eight.

Striker Heine Asen Larsen struck twice inside 20 minutes to set the tone. Right wing-back Isak Dahiquivst also scored before the break, then completed his hat-trick.

Winners of the play-off will reach the league phase, which comprises three home games and three away trips.

Elsewhere, sides strongly placed after big away wins include Rapid Vienna, FC Copenhagen, Drita, Hajduk Split and St Gallen. Midtjylland also appear on course after a 2-0 victory over Bohemians in Dublin. FC Twente took a major step with a 6-0 home win against Dunajska Streda.

Source: TheArgus.co.uk

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