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Thrilling Draw Between Brann and AEK Larnaca at Brann Stadion
Bergen, Norway – Brann Stadion witnessed a vibrant first-leg play-off match in the UEFA Europa League between Brann and AEK Larnaca, which ended in a draw. The match, played on August 21, 2025, was full of intensity and key moments.
AEK Larnaca took the lead in the 16th minute thanks to a goal by K. Angielski, assisted by Y. Chacon. However, the Cypriot joy was short-lived as Brann quickly responded. In the 20th minute, F. Myhre equalized the score with a goal assisted by N. Castro.
Brann dominated possession with 60%, constantly looking for the goal that would give them the advantage. They generated 15 shots, 10 of which were on target, showing a clear attacking intent. For its part, AEK Larnaca, with 40% possession, fell back and looked for opportunities on the counterattack, managing 8 shots, 3 of them directed at the rival goal.
The match was hard-fought, with a total of 27 fouls committed by both teams. Italian referee Marco Guida showed a total of five yellow cards, two to Brann players (T. Pedersen and F. Myhre) and three to AEK Larnaca players (D. Ivanovic, G. Ekpolo and R. Bajic).
Just when it seemed the match would end in a one-all draw, J. Torsvik of Brann scored a goal in the 90th minute, assisted by D. De Roeve, unleashing euphoria in the stands.
The return leg presents itself as an anticipated final, where both teams will seek the coveted pass to the next phase of the UEFA Europa League.
Substitutions brann: at minute 62 J. Soltvedt came in and D. De Roeve went out., at minute 62 N. Castro came in and M. Haaland went out., at minute 74 B. Finne came in and M. Hansen went out., at minute 74 F. Knudsen came in and J. Torsvik went out.
Substitutions aek larnaca: at minute 66 D. Ivanovic came in and Y. Amyn went out., at minute 66 V. Roberge came in and E. Saborit went out., at minute 66 K. Angielski came in and E. Cabrera went out., at minute 89 P. Pons came in and R. Bajic went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Brann
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AEK Larnaca
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