Zrinjski eliminated from Conference League after 2‑2 draw with Iceland's Valur

Zrinjski Valur Conference League elimination penalty miss

Bosnian club HŠK Zrinjski's European campaign ended in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League. After losing the first leg 1‑0 in Iceland, Zrinjski drew 2‑2 at home in Mostar, resulting in a 3‑2 aggregate defeat and exit from the competition.

Captain Nemanja Bilbija gave Zrinjski the lead early in the return match, converting a penalty in the 11th minute. Icelandic forward Tryggvi Haraldsson equalised before half‑time and quickly scored again in stoppage time, putting Valur ahead 2‑1. Matej Šakota restored parity in the 75th minute. In the closing stages Bilbija missed a decisive penalty in the 88th minute, and Valur held on to progress.

The tie featured a red‑card incident in the 10th minute for Valur, a missed penalty appeal for Zrinjski, and several chances squandered by both sides. The result concludes Zrinjski's participation in European competition for the season.

Entities

Daniel Adu‑Adjei · David Goldar · Derry City · Frederik Schram · Gabriel Teixeira Biel · Gonçalo Rodrigues (Guga) · Hajduk Split · HŠK Zrinjski Mostar · Ilves · Matej Šakota · Matjaž Kek · NK Rijeka

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[● 8 SOURCES] The second‑leg match was played in Limassol, Cyprus. glas-slavonije.hr
[● 8 SOURCES] Pafos goals were scored by Gonçalo Rodrigues Guga (40'), David Goldar (90+1'), Gabriel Teixeira Biel (93') and João Correia (117'). glas-slavonije.hr · www.dalmacijanews.hr
[● 5 SOURCES] Hajduk Split will enter the third qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League against FK Žalgiris. glas-slavonije.hr · www.24sata.hr
[● 3 SOURCES] Pafos coach Ricardo Sá Pinto described the comeback as historic and unforgettable. maisfutebol.iol.pt
[● 3 SOURCES] Hajduk coach Gonzalo García said the team lacked aggression and needed to improve after the defeat. www.dalmacijanews.hr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Hajduk earned €350,000 from its Europa League participation and will receive at least €175,000 for the upcoming Conference League round, bringing total guaranteed earnings to €525,000.
[● 7 SOURCES] The aggregate score over the two legs was 4‑2 in favour of Pafos. glas-slavonije.hr · www.dalmacijanews.hr
[● 8 SOURCES] Pafos FC defeated Hajduk Split 4‑0 after extra time in the second qualifying round of the 2026‑27 UEFA Europa League. www.dalmacijanews.hr · glas-slavonije.hr
[● 3 SOURCES] Rijeka will face Finnish club Ilves in the third qualifying round.
[● 6 SOURCES] NK Rijeka advanced to the third qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League with a 2‑0 aggregate win over Derry City. www.dalmacijadanas.hr
[● 6 SOURCES] Rijeka defeated Derry City 1‑0 in the second leg played in Derry. www.dalmacijadanas.hr
[● 2 SOURCES] Coach Matjaž Kek said the win was deserved and highlighted the team's character.