Jason Svanthórsson helped Breidablik to a 2-1 triumph over Shamrock Rovers in the return leg of their UEFA Champions League 1st qualifying round tie at Kópavogsvöllur on Tuesday - the victory securing a place in the 2nd Qualifying Round for the home side (3-1 aggregate). Svanthórsson had a goal and an assist for the home side.
Victory for Óskar Thorvaldsson's side also came courtesy of a goal from Höskuldur Gunnlaugsson, with Graham Burke on target for the visitors.
Svanthórsson broke the deadlock for Breidablik after 16 minutes. The striker finished after combining with midfielder Olíver Sigurjónsson. The hosts doubled their advantage after 57 minutes through Gunnlaugsson, Svanthórsson with the assist.
Burke kept his cool to convert a penalty eight minutes later that enabled Shamrock Rovers to pull one back.
Highlights
WHAT IT MEANS:
Breidablik advance to the 2nd Qualifying Round on aggregate (3-1), while Shamrock Rovers face a transfer to the Conference League 2nd Qualifying Round.
IN THE GOALS:
Svanthórsson, Gunnlaugsson, and Burke rank joint first early in the 2023/2024 Champions League season with zero goal.
INJURY CONCERN:
No players were removed due to injury.
VAR IN ACTION:
No calls were overturned as a result of VAR.