Three Latvian clubs play Conference League qualifiers tonight; RFS vs Vestri live on TV4
Three Latvian top-tier clubs – RFS, Liepaja, and Auda – are in action tonight in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League. RFS host Iceland's Vestri, Liepaja face Austria Vienna in Jurmala, and Auda visit FCSB in Bucharest.
RFS vs Vestri
At 19:30 at LNK Sporta Parks, Virsliga leaders RFS take on Vestri from the Icelandic second division. RFS eliminated Glentoran 4:1 on aggregate in the first round, while Vestri lost 0:6 to Qarabag in Europa League qualifying. Vestri are winless in six consecutive matches across all competitions. According to Transfermarkt, RFS's squad value is €10.75 million, Vestri's €1.22 million. The second leg is on 30 July in Iceland. The match is broadcast live on TV4 and Sportacentrs.com.
Liepaja vs Austria Vienna
Liepaja play Austria Vienna at 18:00 at Slokas Stadium in Jurmala. Liepaja beat Decic 3:1 on aggregate in the first round. Austria had a bye. This is Austria's first official match of the season; they went unbeaten in pre-season (3 wins, 1 draw). Liepaja will be without Marvin Martins, who is suspended after a red card against Decic. Transfermarkt values Liepaja at €5.70 million, Austria at €23.78 million. Austria are missing injured players Meibach and Lee. The return leg is on 30 July in Vienna.
Auda vs FCSB
Auda face FCSB at 20:45 at the 31,000-seat Stadionul Steaua in Bucharest. Both teams had a bye in the first round. Auda last played on 11 July, beating Liepaja 1-0 in the Latvian Cup. FCSB started their Superliga season on 17 July with a 2-0 win over Arges. FCSB's squad includes former Valmiera defender Joyskim Dawa. Transfermarkt values FCSB at €26.78 million, with Daniel Birligea (€4.5 million) as the most valuable player. Auda's value is not given. Ticket sales suggest up to 15,000 spectators. The second leg is on 30 July in Riga.
