Auda 2-0 Cliftonville (FT)
Auda had led 2-1 on aggregate from first-leg at Solitude
Abiodun Ogunniyi and Abdulrahman Taiwoput scored second-half goals to give hosts victory.
Cliftonville start their Irish Premiership campaign at home to Portadown on 11 August.
FK Auda 2-0 Cliftonville (4-1 aggregate)
The final whistle blows, bringing Cliftonville's European journey to a disappointing end.
FK Auda maintains its perfect record in this campaign, securing its fourth consecutive victory.
For Jim Magilton's men, it's a bitter pill to swallow, but they must quickly regroup.
Their focus now shifts to domestic matters, with a league opener against Portadown looming.
FK Auda 2-0 Cliftonville (4-1 aggregate)
As the match enters its final stages, the tempo has noticeably slowed.
FK Auda, comfortable in their lead, are content to keep the ball, playing keep-away from a dejected Cliftonville side.
As we enter stoppage time, the Reds' European adventure edges closer to its conclusion, the dream fading under the Riga sky.
FK Auda 2-0 Cliftonville (4-1 aggregate)
Jack Berry delivers a pinpoint cross, finding Joe Gormley in a prime position.
The Reds' record scorer, usually so clinical, fluffs his lines with the goal at his mercy.
It's a golden opportunity squandered, encapsulating a frustrating day for the visitors in Riga.
FK Auda 2-0 Cliftonville (4-1 aggregate)
Ben Wylie quickly makes his mark with a floated cross into the danger zone.
Joe Gormley connects with a header from the edge of the area, but his effort is both weak and well off-target.
FK Auda 2-0 Cliftonville (4-1 aggregate)
Jim Magilton with a double substitution.
Off go Ronan Doherty and Rory Donnelly to be replaced by Jack Berry and Ben Wylie.
FK Auda 2-0 Cliftonville (4-1 aggregate)
Shea Gordon's corner causes momentary chaos in the FK Auda box.
Michael Newberry connects well, but his left-footed strike lacks precision and sails wide.
FK Auda 2-0 Cliftonville (4-1 aggregate)
Abiodun Ogunniyi, the architect of FK Auda's opening goal, exits the stage to a well-deserved ovation from the home fans.
Lucas Ramos enters the fray as the hosts look to see out the remaining 14 minutes.
FK Auda 2-0 Cliftonville (4-1 aggregate)
Ryan Curran, still finding his feet after a lengthy spell on the sidelines, makes way for Ryan Corrigan.
FK Auda 2-0 Cliftonville (4-1 aggregate)
FK Auda's manager, Zoran Zeljković, opts for fresh legs as El Hadj Mane, who's put in a solid shift, makes way for Ousmane Camara.
FK Auda 2-0 Cliftonville (4-1 aggregate)
Amidst the attacking flurry, Luke Conlan finds himself in referee Dominik Starý's book.
The defender's late challenge in the build-up to El Hadj Mane's chance catches the official's eye.
FK Auda 2-0 Cliftonville (4-1 aggregate)
FK Auda continues to press their advantage, with Mor Talla turning provider.
The winger sets up El Hadj Mane for a golden opportunity, but David Odumosu stands tall to deny the attacker.
FK Auda 2-0 Cliftonville (4-1 aggregate)
Jim Magilton rolls the dice with a double substitution, injecting fresh legs and attacking intent into his struggling side.
Conor Pepper and Shaun Leppard are off to be replaced by the prolific Joe Gormley and Sean Stewart.
It's a clear signal of intent from the Reds boss, but the question remains: Is it too little, too late for the visitors?
Abdulrahman Taiwo - 60 mins
Abdulrahman Taiwo puts the tie beyond doubt, showcasing his strength and pace as he latches onto a long ball.
The striker outmuscles Shaun Leppard before calmly slotting past David Odumosu.
It's Taiwo's fifth goal in seven games as Cliftonville's European dreams are now hanging by the thinnest of threads.
FK Auda 1-0 Cliftonville (3-1 aggregate)
Deniss Meļņiks is next in the referee's book for something he said as FK Auda is awarded a free-kick following a foul on El Hadj Mane.
Abiodun Ogunniyi - 50 mins
Déjà vu strikes as Ogunniyi finds the breakthrough!
The midfielder cuts inside, effortlessly gliding past Luke Conlan before unleashing a low drive that leaves David Odumosu rooted to the spot.
With this clinical finish, the mountain Jim Magilton's side must climb suddenly looms even larger.
FK Auda 0-0 Cliftonville
Ronan Doherty with a free-kick in a promising position, offering a chance to test FK Auda's defence.
However, the usually precise midfielder overhits his delivery, sending it sailing out of play.
FK Auda 0-0 Cliftonville
Mor Talla continues to cause problems, this time outfoxing Luke Conlan to pick out Abdulrahman Taiwo.
Taiwo meets it with a snapshot, but his effort is poorly executed and trickles wide from close range.
FK Auda 0-0 Cliftonville
We are back underway.
Jim Magilton's charges have 45 minutes to save their European adventure.
FK Auda 0-0 Cliftonville
The first half concludes with Jim Magilton's side clinging to the tie despite a lacklustre showing.
A goalless 45 minutes in Riga has seen the Reds largely on the back foot, struggling to assert themselves.
If they're to turn this tie around, the visitors will need to find a significant improvement after the break.
FK Auda 0-0 Cliftonville
Ruaidhri Donnelly times his run perfectly to beat the offside trap, but the striker can't quite get the ball under control, allowing Krišjānis Zviedris to rush out and smother the danger.
Cliftonville became the fourth Irish Premiership tie to lose a European knockout tie this season
An under-par Cliftonville exited the Uefa Conference League at the second qualifying stage as FK Auda's 2-0 victory at Skonto Stadium meant the Latvian side advanced 4-1 on aggregate.
The deadlock in the second leg was broken in the 51st minute when Abiodun Ogunniyi, echoing his first-leg heroics from last week, glided past Luke Conlan before unleashing a low drive beyond David Odumosu's reach.
The Nigerian midfielder's strike all but ended the Reds' hopes of advancing, and 10 minutes later Abdulrahman Taiwo extinguished any remaining doubt about the outcome.
The in-form forward latched on to a long ball, outmuscled Shaun Leppard, and calmly slotted past Odumosu for his fifth goal in seven matches to give Auda a three-goal aggregate cushion.
Irish Cup winners Cliftonville, who had a bye into the second qualifying round, became the fourth Irish Premiership team to be knocked out of a European competition at the first hurdle this season, joining Linfield, Crusaders and Larne.
The latter will, however, get a second chance having dropped from the Champions League to the Conference League.
Auda dominance was evident from the outset, with the impressive Taiwo nearly providing an early breakthrough. The striker rounded Odumosu in the eighth minute, only to be thwarted by Michael Newberry's goalline clearance.
Taiwo continued to torment the Reds' defence, reminiscent of his impact in the first leg. His aerial prowess almost bore fruit six minutes before the interval, but his powerful header lacked the precision to trouble Odumosu.
The visitors' best chance came on the stroke of half-time when Ronan Doherty's corner found Leppard, whose towering header narrowly missed the far post.
The north Belfast side struggled to mount a serious challenge in the second half. Newberry and substitute Joe Gormley had half-chances, but failed to hit the target.
A frustrating afternoon was epitomised when Gormley looked set to salvage some pride for the visiting faithful in the 89th minute but failed to convert Jack Berry's cross from close range.
Zoran Zeljkovic's Auda now progress to face FC Drita in the third qualifying round.
For Cliftonville, defeat marks the end of their European journey, with all attention now turning to their league opener with Portadown at Solitude on 11 August.
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Manager: Zoran Zeljkovic
Manager: Jim Magilton
Manager: Zoran Zeljkovic
Manager: Jim Magilton
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