{"id":157835,"date":"2025-07-24T02:21:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T02:21:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/all-the-results-from-the-second-preliminary-round\/"},"modified":"2025-07-24T02:21:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T02:21:10","slug":"all-the-results-from-the-second-preliminary-round","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/all-the-results-from-the-second-preliminary-round\/","title":{"rendered":"All the results from the second preliminary round."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-live-id=\"articleContent.isLive\" data-live-value=\"17533225820\" data-live=\"0\" data-live-reload=\"1\">\n<h2>The Exciting Showdown in Champions League Preliminary Rounds<\/h2>\n<p>The highly anticipated <strong>preliminary rounds<\/strong> of the UEFA Champions League kicked off this week, including a thrilling array of matches. The second round saw several teams making significant strides toward qualification for the next round. Notably, Poland&#8217;s <strong>Lech Poznan<\/strong> delivered a stunning performance, annihilating Iceland\u2019s <strong>Breidablik<\/strong> 7-1. Meanwhile, <strong>Slovan Bratislava<\/strong> of Slovakia easily overcame Bosnia\u2019s <strong>Zrinjski Mostar<\/strong> with a decisive 4-0 victory.<\/p>\n<p>The action continues as clubs aim for qualification, contributing to the tournament&#8217;s increasing competitiveness. Teams are well aware of the stakes, with only a few matches determining their fate in European football.<\/p>\n<h2>Match Highlights<\/h2>\n<p>Several matches stood out during this week\u2019s fixtures. In Ukraine, <strong>Dynamo Kyiv<\/strong> faced off against Malta\u2019s <strong>Hamrun Spartans<\/strong>, securing a solid 3-0 win. Dynamo\u2019s squad showed remarkable discipline and skill, particularly demonstrated by Vanat, who scored the opener in the 13th minute. Their defense held strong, thwarting numerous attacks from the Maltese side.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Malm\u00f6<\/strong> from Sweden also showcased their dominance, defeating Latvia\u2019s <strong>RFS<\/strong> 4-1. The Swedish side\u2019s potent attack was too much for RFS, with early goals from Rosengren and Jansson setting the tone for the match. This victory reinforces Malm\u00f6&#8217;s place as a formidable competitor in this year\u2019s tournament.<\/p>\n<p>Further down the line, the <strong>Azerbaijani club Qarabag<\/strong> triumphed over Ireland&#8217;s <strong>Shelbourne<\/strong> with a convincing 3-0 scoreline. Goals from Leandro Andrade and Akhundzade highlighted Qarabag\u2019s offensive capabilities, solidifying their intentions in this tournament.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/All-the-results-from-the-second-preliminary-round.jpg\" alt=\"Football action\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Full Results from the 2nd Round<\/h2>\n<p>The second round delivered some remarkable results. Here\u2019s a summary of the most impactful performances:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Glasgow Rangers (Scotland)<\/strong> 2-0 Panathinaikos (Greece): Goals by Curtis (52nd) and Gassama (78th).<\/li>\n<li>Rijeka (Croatia) 0-0 Ludogorets (Bulgaria).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lech Poznan (Poland)<\/strong> 7-1 Breidablik (Iceland): Milic (4th), Ishak (37th, 45+3, 85th), J. Pereira (42nd), Bengtsson (45+6), and F. Jagiello (77th) for Poznan; Gunnlaugsson (28th penalty) for Breidablik.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Slovan Bratislava (Slovakia)<\/strong> 4-0 Zrinjski (Bosnia and Herzegovina): Barseghyan (40th), Strelec (42nd), Tolic (62nd), and Kukharevych (90+3).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shkendija (North Macedonia)<\/strong> 1-0 FCSB (Romania): Alhassan (65th).<\/li>\n<li><strong>FC Copenhagen (Denmark)<\/strong> 2-0 Drita (Kosovo): Two goals from Mattsson (69th, 76th).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dynamo Kyiv (Ukraine)<\/strong> 3-0 Hamrun Spartans (Malta): Vanat (13th), Buyalskyy (76th), and Voloshyn (90+2).<\/li>\n<li>Pafos (Cyprus) 1-1 Maccabi Tel Aviv (Israel): Bassouamina (Pafos); Madmon (90+10, Maccabi).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Servette (Switzerland)<\/strong> 1-0 Viktoria Plzen (Czech Republic): MRAZ (13th).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Malm\u00f6 (Sweden)<\/strong> 4-1 RFS (Latvia): Lemajic (40th); Rosengren (13th), Jansson (35th), Haksabanovic (58th), and Johnsen (88th penalty).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Red Star Belgrade (Serbia)<\/strong> 1-0 Lincoln Red Imps (Gibraltar): Bruno Duarte (30th).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ferencvaros (Hungary)<\/strong> 2-1 Noah FC (Armenia): O&#8217;Dowda (44th), Varga (49th) for Ferencvaros; Gartenmann (36th, own goal) for Noah FC.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kups (Finland)<\/strong> 2-0 Kairat Almaty (Kazakhstan): Tour\u00e9 (49th), Oksanen (71st).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Red Bull Salzburg (Austria)<\/strong> 4-1 Brann (Norway): Magnusson (20th); Nene (58th), Onisiwo (61st), Vertessen (87th), Kjaergaard (90+2).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Qarabag (Azerbaijan)<\/strong> 3-0 Shelbourne (Ireland): Leandro Andrade (13th), Kashchuk (81st), Akhundzade (85th).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As the excitement builds in the UEFA Champions League, fans can anticipate next week\u2019s second-leg matches, which promise to bring more incredible moments and perhaps some surprises as teams fight for a coveted spot in the <strong>league phase<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p>Amidst the fantastic goals and jaw-dropping plays, the enthusiasm of players and fans alike echoes throughout stadiums, setting the stage for what could be a memorable tournament. Whether it is a giant-killing upset or a dominant display from a favored team, the Champions League never fails to deliver drama and excitement, making each season an unforgettable journey for all involved.<\/p>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/category\/general\/\" rel=\"dofollow\">General News &#8211; 2<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Exciting Showdown in Champions League Preliminary Rounds The highly anticipated preliminary rounds of the UEFA Champions League kicked off this week, including a thrilling array of matches. The second round saw several teams making significant strides toward qualification for the next round. Notably, Poland&#8217;s Lech Poznan delivered a stunning performance, annihilating Iceland\u2019s Breidablik 7-1. 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