ČL selection: A. Kučys, who missed a golden opportunity, left 'Celje' and left three Lithuanians without the Champions League.

2026-08-27 00:24 © ZUMAPRESS.com

"Celje” with three Lithuanians dramatically fell in the Champions League qualifiers.

In the decisive stage, after extra time, the champions of Slovenia lost 1:2 to the players of Bratislava "Slovan”.

In the 18th minute, Andraž Šporar led "Slovan” ahead.

Svitan Šešlar converted a penalty, and the score was equal again in the 34th minute.

Right at the end of regular time, as added time was ticking down, Armandas Kučys had a golden opportunity. He received an accurate pass, and the goalkeeper misread the situation, but the striker, despite having the empty goal, shot the ball over the crossbar.

The teams headed into extra time. During the extra time, "Slovan” secured victory with a goal scored by Cristiano Martinez exactly in the 100th minute.

Yaya Toure, managing the "Slovan” team, will be in the highest level for the first time as the head coach.

Armandas Kučys (Celje) miss vs. Slovan Bratislava 90'+1'
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