The UEFA Conference League qualifier match between Larne and Ballkani will take place at Solitude on Friday at 12:00 am IST.
On Thursday, Larne will host Ballkani at Solitude in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa Conference League. In the first leg, Ballkani secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Larne, displaying their dominance in all of the game throughout both halves. The Irish side seemed to struggle against the Kosovo team, leaving them searching for answers. Now, it is Larne’s chance to showcase their strength at home, but based on their previous encounter with Ballkani, it looks tough.
Larne displayed several concerning flaws that would be challenging to improve ahead of the upcoming game. Their defense was in shambles, leaving them vulnerable to even more goals and chances, and their midfield lacked control. Nevertheless, they can potentially change their fortune by drawing inspiration from their three victories in the last five home matches.
Having learned from their past experience, Ballkani would be cautious not to repeat the mishap they faced in the UEFA Champions League, which resulted in their transfer to this competition. Despite their initial success against Ludogorets Razgrad, winning 2-0 in the first leg of the first qualifying round, they suffered a crushing defeat of 4-0 in the return leg.
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| Opponents | Score |
| Larne | 3-0 (W) |
| Ludogorets | 0-4 (L) |
| Ludogorets | 2-0 (W) |
| CFR Cluj | 1-0 (L) |
| Slavia Prague | 0-1 (L) |
| Opponents | Score |
| Ballkani | 2-2 (D) |
| HJK | 2-2 (D) |
| HJK | 1-0 (L) |
| Coleraine | 3-0 (L) |
| Linfield | 1-1 (D) |
| Last matches- results | Score |
| Ballkani beat Larne | 3-0 |
The UEFA Conference League qualifier match between Larne and Ballkani will take place at Solitude on Friday at 12:00 am IST.
| Larne vs Ballkani | Key Details |
| Date | August 4 (Northern Ireland) |
| Venue | Solitude |
| Kickoff time in Northern Ireland | 7:30 pm |
| Kickoff time in Kosovo | 8:30 pm |
| Kickoff time in India | 12:00 am |
The qualification matches of the UEFA Conference League can be watched on the official website of UEFA worldwide. However, there will be no telecast of this match in India.
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