Apollon exit Conference League after extra-time defeat to Brann
Apollon were eliminated in the Conference League third qualifying round after losing 4-2 to Brann after extra time in Limassol.
Limassol, Cyprus. Apollon were knocked out of the Conference League after a 4-2 extra-time defeat to Norwegian side Brann at the Alphamega Stadium on Tuesday. Brann overturned Apollon’s first-leg advantage to progress to the next round.
Match progression
Ingason gave Brann the lead in the 16th minute before Ljubitz equalised for Apollon in the 85th minute.
Holm restored Brann’s advantage in the sixth minute of stoppage time, sending the match into extra time.
Extra-time goals
Weisbeck levelled for Apollon in the second minute of extra time.
Brann, however, scored twice more to settle the tie, with Holm scoring again in the 94th minute and Eriksen adding the visitors’ fifth goal overall in the 105th minute.
European campaign ends
The result ended Apollon’s European campaign at the third qualifying round stage, while Brann advanced in the Conference League.
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