FULL-TIMEpublished at 21:39 British Summer Time 24 July
Cliftonville 1-2 FK Auda
It's all over at Solitude, and Cliftonville will have it all to do in the away leg after a slender 2-1 defeat to FK Auda.
The Latvian side's late goal proving decisive.
Summary
Uefa Conference League second qualifying: Cliftonville 1-2 Auda (Result)
Irish Cup winners Cliftonville join competition in second qualifying round.
FK Auda advanced past B36 Torshaven in the first qualifying round.
Ryan Curran returns to Cliftonville side after lengthy injury
FULL-TIMEpublished at 21:39 British Summer Time 24 July
YELLOW CARDpublished at 21:36 British Summer Time 24 July
Cliftonville 1-2 FK Auda
Krisjanis Zviedris has been in inspired form this evening, but he sees yellow for time-wasting at a goal kick.
SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 21:35 British Summer Time 24 July
Cliftonville 1-2 FK Auda
FK Auda make a double change of their own as they look to shore things up in the closing stages.
El Hadj Mane and Matheus Clemente, both influential figures throughout, make way for Oskars Rubenis and Vjaceslavs Isajevs.
SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 21:30 British Summer Time 24 July
Cliftonville 1-2 FK Auda
It's a double change for Jim Magilton's side as they chase an equaliser.
Ben Wylie replaces Shea Gordon, while Shaun Leppard is handed his competitive debut, coming on for Sean Stewart.
Postpublished at 21:27 British Summer Time 24 July
Cliftonville 1-2 FK Auda
Ilja Korotkovs produces a fine header, rising above Joe Gormley to deny the Cliftonville striker in the six-yard area.
The big defender's aerial ability comes to the fore as he outmuscles Gormley to head clear.
GOAL - Cliftonville 1-2 FK Audapublished at 21:20 British Summer Time 24 July
Abdulrahman Taiwo - 77 mins
The Latvian side takes the lead once more as Abdulrahman Taiwo skips past the challenge of Jonny Addis before dispatching the ball past David Odumosu.
It's a devastating blow for the Reds, who have worked so hard to stay level in this tie.
SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 21:20 British Summer Time 24 July
Cliftonville 1-1 FK Auda
First change for Zoran Zeljkovic's side as goalscorer Abiodun Ogunniyi makes way for Lucas Ramos.
SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 21:18 British Summer Time 24 July
Cliftonville 1-1 FK Auda
The Reds are in desperate need of a goal, and there's no one better for the job than Joe Gormley.
The Cliftonville faithful rise as one to welcome their record goalscorer onto the pitch, replacing Ruaidhri Donnelly.
Image source, PacemakerImage caption, Donnelly was making his third debut for the Reds
CLOSE!published at 21:16 British Summer Time 24 July
Cliftonville 1-1 FK Auda
Shades of Jonny Addis' sensational strike against Newry City as the defender edges forward before firing at the Auda goal from distance.
Once again, Krisjanis Zviedris is the hero for the Latvian side, palming away the former Ballymena United man's effort.
SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 21:12 British Summer Time 24 July
Cliftonville 1-1 FK Auda
Solitude rises to its feet, applauding Ryan Curran as he makes way for Ryan Corrigan.
Curran's return from injury is a welcome sight, and the home fans show their appreciation for his tireless efforts.
Now, all eyes turn to 17-year-old Corrigan, eager to make his mark on this European tie.
Image source, PacemakerImage caption, Ryan Curran was back for Cliftonville after lengthy injury struggles
Postpublished at 21:09 British Summer Time 24 July
Cliftonville 1-1 FK Auda
Shea Kearney whips a cross to the back post, but it's just too far for Sean Stewart to reach.
The Cliftonville man stretches, but his header sails harmlessly wide of the target.
GREAT SAVE!published at 21:08 British Summer Time 24 July
Cliftonville 1-1 FK Auda
Ronan Doherty seems certain to edge Jim Magilton's side in front, but not for the first time Krisjanis Zviedris comes to the visitors' rescue.
The FK Auda captain acrobatically turning the midfielder's goal-bound effort behind for a corner, much to the disbelief of the home faithful.
Postpublished at 21:05 British Summer Time 24 July
Cliftonville 1-1 FK Auda
Just past the hour mark, and in a game that's ebbed and flowed, predicting the victor is anyone's guess.
Both Cliftonville and FK Auda have had their moments, trading blows with each side searching for that elusive second.
The next goal, if it comes, will be crucial in the second leg.
CLOSE!published at 21:02 British Summer Time 24 July
Cliftonville 1-1 FK Auda
Sean Stewart whips in a tantalizing cross that flashes across the six-yard area, begging for a touch.
Somehow, it evades everyone - the Auda defence, Ryan Curran, and Ruaidhri Donnelly all left wanting.
It's a massive opportunity gone begging for the North Belfast side, and they'll be kicking themselves for not capitalising on such a golden chance.
Could this moment come back to haunt them later in the tie? Only time will tell, but Cliftonville know they should have their noses in front.
Postpublished at 20:53 British Summer Time 24 July
Cliftonville 1-1 FK Auda
The free-kick is a dangerous one, and Cliftonville again fail to deal with it effectively.
Ilja Korotkovs rises highest to meet the delivery, as the Reds watch his header fall just wide of the far post.
It's a let-off for the home side, who need to sharpen up their set-piece defending to avoid falling behind early in this second half.
YELLOW CARDpublished at 20:50 British Summer Time 24 July
Cliftonville 1-1 FK Auda
Less than 45 seconds on the clock and the away side have a free-kick in a dangerous area.
Shea Kearney is booked for a foul on Matheus Clemente, giving FK Auda an early opportunity to test the Cliftonville defence.
KICK-OFFpublished at 20:48 British Summer Time 24 July
Cliftonville 1-1 FK Auda
Shea Gordon gets the action back underway.
HALF-TIMEpublished at 20:35 British Summer Time 24 July
Cliftonville 1-1 FK Auda
An entertaining first half unfortunately comes to an end in a very even contest.
It's set up to be a cracking second half. Stay tuned.
Postpublished at 20:33 British Summer Time 24 July
Cliftonville 1-1 FK Auda
Michael Newberry can count himself very lucky!
El Hadj Mane steals possession from the former Linfield man in the Cliftonville backline.
However, David Odumosu comes to the defender's rescue, getting down well to deny the Auda winger.
Jonny Addis gives Newberry a stern talking-to, making it clear that he needs to be better in possession.
GOAL - Cliftonville 1-1 FK Audapublished at 20:24 British Summer Time 24 July
Luke Conlan - 39 mins
Luke Conlan doesn't let the Latvians' lead last long!
The defender pounces on some poor defending from Shea Gordon's corner to level the sides.
It's a dream debut for the defender, who wheels away in celebration.
The Solitude crowd erupts, their roar echoing across North Belfast as the Reds find their equaliser.
Image source, Pacemaker
Cliftonville twice fell behind in their first leg defeat at Solitude
Cliftonville face a daunting challenge in the away leg of their Uefa Conference League second-round qualifier after succumbing to a 2-1 defeat by FK Auda at Solitude.
The Reds' European aspirations hang in the balance after they failed to capitalise on home advantage in the first leg of the tie, leaving the Irish Cup winners with a mountain to climb in the return fixture.
The Latvian side silenced the passionate Solitude crowd when breaking the deadlock in the 32nd minute. The Cliftonville defence was caught flat-footed as El Hadj Mane's teasing corner caused havoc in the six-yard box.
The opportunistic Abiodun Ogunniyi pounced on the confusion, volleying with precision beyond a stranded David Odumosu and sending shockwaves through the home support.
However, the Reds' response was swift and emphatic. Just seven minutes later, debutant Luke Conlan drew the hosts level as Bruno Tavares floundered under the pressure of Shea Gordon's whipped corner. Conlan seized the moment, rifling the ball past Krisjanis Zviedris.
The match ebbed and flowed thereafter as both sides jostled for supremacy. Yet, it was Zoran Zeljkovic's charges who landed the decisive blow with 13 minutes remaining.
The experienced Jonny Addis misjudged his challenge on the elusive Abdulrahman Taiwo who then calmly slotted past Odumosu for his second goal of the campaign to leave Cliftonville's European dreams hanging by a thread.
Cliftonville will rue a catalogue of missed opportunities before Auda's winner.
As early as the 15th minute they had threatened to take the lead when a moment of attacking brilliance saw Sean Stewart deliver an inch-perfect cross from the left flank.
The returning Ruaidhri Donnelly met it with purpose, his effort destined for the net until Auda captain Zviedris produced a save of breath-taking quality, stretching every sinew to deny the frontman.
Just after the hour mark, Stewart's tantalizing cross eluded Ryan Curran and Donnelly in the six-yard area, exasperating the Solitude faithful.
The near misses continued when, four minutes before the decisive winning goal, centre-back Addis unleashed a thunderbolt from distance. Yet again, the inspired Zviedris proved equal to the task, acrobatically palming the ball to safety.
Despite the setback, Jim Magilton's charges must now win the return leg in Latvia for what would be only their sixth European victory in 42 attempts.
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Group A
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 14 |
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| 2 | Slovan Bratislava | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 10 |
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| 3 | Olimpija | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 6 |
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| 4 | KÍ | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 9 | -4 | 4 |
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Group B
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 15 |
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| 2 | Gent | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 13 |
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| 3 | Zorya | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 11 | -1 | 7 |
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| 4 | Breidablik | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 18 | -13 | 0 |
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Group C
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | Viktoria Plzeň | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 18 |
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| 2 | Dinamo Zagreb | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 9 |
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| 3 | Astana | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 13 | -9 | 4 |
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| 4 | Ballkani | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 4 |
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Group D
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | Club Brugge | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 12 | 16 |
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| 2 | Bodø / Glimt | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 10 |
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| 3 | Beşiktaş | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 14 | -7 | 4 |
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| 4 | Lugano | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 14 | -8 | 4 |
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Group E
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 13 |
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| 2 | Legia Warszawa | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 12 |
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| 3 | AZ | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 12 | -5 | 6 |
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| 4 | Zrinjski | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 10 | -4 | 4 |
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Group F
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 12 |
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| 2 | Ferencváros | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 10 |
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| 3 | Genk | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 9 |
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| 4 | Čukarički | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 16 | -14 | 0 |
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Group G
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | PAOK | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 16 |
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| 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 9 |
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| 3 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 6 |
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| 4 | HJK | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 17 | -10 | 2 |
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Group H
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | Fenerbahçe | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 12 |
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| 2 | Ludogorets | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 12 |
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| 3 | Nordsjælland | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 10 |
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| 4 | Spartak Trnava | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 15 | -12 | 1 |
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Key
- Position 1 : 8th Finals
- Position 2 : Play-off
Team Lineups
home team, Cliftonville
Manager: Jim Magilton
Starting lineup
- Number 4, J. Addis
- Number 14, L. Conlan
- Number 9, R. Curran , substituted for R. Corrigan at 68 minutes
- Number 17, R. Doherty
- Number 10, R. Donnelly , substituted for J. Gormley at 73 minutes
- Number 16, S. Gordon , substituted for B. Wylie at 87 minutes
- Number 7, S. Kearney
- Number 5, M. Newberry , Yellow Card at 46 minutes
- Number 1, D. Odumosu
- Number 2, C. Pepper
- Number 3, S. Stewart , substituted for S. Leppard at 87 minutes
Substitutes
home team, Cliftonville
- Number 29, J. Berry
- Number 23, D. Breen
- Number 37, R. Corrigan
- Number 19, J. Gormley
- Number 15, R. Jordan
- Number 12, S. Leppard
- Number 28, S. McGuinness
- Number 41, J. Sheridan
- Number 32, B. Wylie
away team, Auda
Manager: Zoran Zeljkovic
Starting lineup
- Number 37, P. Bosančić
- Number 49, Bruno Tavares
- Number 2, T. Hrvoj
- Number 23, I. Korotkovs
- Number 17, E. Mané , substituted for O. Rubenis at 90 minutes
- Number 21, D. Meļņiks
- Number 11, A. Ogunniyi , substituted for Lucas Ramos at 76 minutes
- Number 25, A. Taiwo
- Number 70, M. Talla
- Number 12, K. Zviedris , Yellow Card at 90 minutes plus 1
- Number 7, Matheus Clemente , substituted for V. Isajevs at 90 minutes
away team, Auda
- Number 26, V. Isajevs
- Number 22, O. Ogunji
- Number 71, O. Rubenis
- Number 14, A. Saveļjevs
- Number 1, R. Stūriņš
- Number 16, Lucas Ramos
home team, Cliftonville
Manager: Jim Magilton
Starting lineup
- Number 4, J. Addis
- Number 14, L. Conlan
- Number 9, R. Curran , substituted for R. Corrigan at 68 minutes
- Number 17, R. Doherty
- Number 10, R. Donnelly , substituted for J. Gormley at 73 minutes
- Number 16, S. Gordon , substituted for B. Wylie at 87 minutes
- Number 7, S. Kearney
- Number 5, M. Newberry , Yellow Card at 46 minutes
- Number 1, D. Odumosu
- Number 2, C. Pepper
- Number 3, S. Stewart , substituted for S. Leppard at 87 minutes
Substitutes
- Number 29, J. Berry
- Number 23, D. Breen
- Number 37, R. Corrigan
- Number 19, J. Gormley
- Number 15, R. Jordan
- Number 12, S. Leppard
- Number 28, S. McGuinness
- Number 41, J. Sheridan
- Number 32, B. Wylie
away team, Auda
Manager: Zoran Zeljkovic
Starting lineup
- Number 37, P. Bosančić
- Number 49, Bruno Tavares
- Number 2, T. Hrvoj
- Number 23, I. Korotkovs
- Number 17, E. Mané , substituted for O. Rubenis at 90 minutes
- Number 21, D. Meļņiks
- Number 11, A. Ogunniyi , substituted for Lucas Ramos at 76 minutes
- Number 25, A. Taiwo
- Number 70, M. Talla
- Number 12, K. Zviedris , Yellow Card at 90 minutes plus 1
- Number 7, Matheus Clemente , substituted for V. Isajevs at 90 minutes
Substitutes
- Number 26, V. Isajevs
- Number 22, O. Ogunji
- Number 71, O. Rubenis
- Number 14, A. Saveļjevs
- Number 1, R. Stūriņš
- Number 16, Lucas Ramos
- Referee:
- Helgi Jonasson
- Assistant Referee 1:
- Egill Gudlaugsson
- Assistant Referee 2:
- Eysteinn Hrafnkelsson
- Fourth Official:
- Ivar Kristjansson
Match Officials
Match Stats
Key, Cliftonville v AudaShots
Cliftonville 1Auda 2Shots on target
Cliftonville 1Auda 2Goalkeeper saves
Cliftonville 0Auda 0Fouls
Cliftonville 0Auda 0Corners
Cliftonville 0Auda 0Season so far
UEFA Conference League
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All competitions
Skip back to season so farCliftonville won
v Institute
6
2
Club Friendlies
Auda won
v Liepāja
2
0
Virsliga
Cliftonville won
v Crumlin United
0
8
Club Friendlies
Auda won
v B36
0
1
UEFA Conference League
Cliftonville draw
v Finn Harps
1
1
Club Friendlies
Auda won
v Mārupe
1
4
Cup
Cliftonville lose
v Larne
2
1
Charity Shield
Auda won
v B36
2
0
UEFA Conference League
Cliftonville lose
v Caernarfon Town
1
2
Club Friendlies
Auda lose
v Valmiera
0
1
Virsliga