Europa Conference League: Spartak Trnava 4-1 Newtown
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Henry Cowans scored in Newtown's win over HB Torshavn in the previous round.
Newtown face a difficult task to stay in the Europa Conference League after a first leg defeat in Slovakia against Spartak Trnava.
Bamidele Yusuf's header gave the hosts a 17th minute lead but Henry Cowans levelled for Chris Hughes' side six minutes later.
Two goals in three minutes at the end of the half saw Yusuf complete his hat-trick.
Alex Ivan sealed victory with his side's fourth 15 minutes from time.
The sides meet again in the second leg at New Saints' Park Hall on Thursday, 28 July.
Both sides qualified for Europe after finishing third in their respective leagues last season.
The Robins advanced to the second qualifying round after beating HB Torshavn of the Faroe Islands on penalties.