Tromsø thrashes CFR Cluj 5-0 in Europa Conference League qualifier

Tromsø IL defeated Romanian side CFR Cluj 5‑0 in the first leg of the Europa Conference League qualifying round. Heine Åsen Larsen opened the scoring in the fifth minute and added a second goal in the 20th minute. Isak Dahlqvist completed a hat‑trick, netting in the 74th minute to seal the win.

Expert Bjørn “Bummen” Johansen praised Åsen Larsen, saying “Han er i fyr og flammer for tiden,” while commentator Øyvind Sivertsen exclaimed, “Har du sett på maken? For en supersvenske TIL har fått. Det er helt sykt!” The second leg will be played at Romssa Arena on 13 August, and the aggregate winner will face Brighton & Hove Albion in the final qualifying round.