Tromsø loses 1-0 to Hradec Kralove in Europa League qualifier after missed penalty

Tromsø Fotball were beaten 1‑0 at home by Czech side Hradec Kralove in the first leg of their Europa League qualifying tie. An early second‑half penalty taken by Jens Hjertø‑Dahl was saved by goalkeeper Adam Zadražil, and five minutes from full‑time Mick van Buren scored the decisive goal for the visitors.

The defeat means Tromsø must win the return leg in the Czech Republic to progress to the third qualifying round. The match also heightened transfer interest in Tromsø players: Hjertø‑Dahl is linked with a £100 million bid from Cardiff, while midfielder Tobias Guddal has attracted attention from Sparta Prague.

The result leaves Tromsø's European campaign hanging in the balance as they prepare for the away fixture next week.