«Liepaja» Suffers Defeat Against Austria Vienna in UEFA Conference League Qualifier
Latvian club FK Liepaja lost 0-2 to Austria Vienna in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League second qualifying round on Thursday in Jurmala.
FK Liepaja faced Austria Vienna in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League second qualifying round on Thursday, played in Jurmala, Latvia. The home team failed to capitalize on their advantage and lost 0-2.
The visitors from Vienna scored just before halftime and added a second goal in the second half. Liepaja could not find the net, leaving them with a two-goal deficit to overcome in the return leg, which will take place next week in Austria.
Later on Thursday, other Latvian clubs RFS and Auda will also play their first-leg matches. RFS will face their opponent, while Auda competes in a different fixture. The results of these initial games will shape the teams' chances of advancing.
Liepaja now faces a tough challenge to turn the tie around, as they need to win by at least two goals in the second leg to force extra time or penalties.
