Riga FC Beat Vardar in Extra Time to Advance in Conference League Qualifiers
Latvian champions Riga FC defeated North Macedonian side Vardar 5-2 in extra time at home on Tuesday, securing an 8-4 aggregate victory and a spot in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League.
Latvian champions Riga FC hosted North Macedonia's Vardar on Tuesday in the second leg of their UEFA Conference League second qualifying round tie. After regular time ended in a draw, the match went into extra time.
Playing with a numerical advantage, Riga FC scored several goals in extra time to win 5-2. With a 3-2 victory from the first leg, the Latvian side advanced with an aggregate score of 8-4, moving on to the third qualifying round.
The win keeps Riga FC's hopes alive of reaching the UEFA Conference League group stage. Their opponent in the next round has yet to be determined.
