The UEFA Champions League third round of qualifying finished on Wednesday with many teams advancing to the next round and hoping to make the Group Stage. Here’s a recap of a few of the matches along with video highlights.
PFC Levski Sofia advances past FK Baki 2-0 on aggregate
Levski Sofia was able to score 2 goals in the second leg at home as they advance to the next round of qualifying. FK Baki lost 0-2 in the second leg after they were unable to score in the first leg at home.
APOEL FC advances past FK Partizan 2-1 on aggregate
APOEL was able to hold on as they got a 2-0 lead after the first leg as Partizan won 1-0 in the second leg. Each home team won their match but the extra goal form APOEL was the difference.
Olympiacos FC advances past SK Slovan Bratislava 4-0 on aggregate
Olympiaicos advanced with a solid 2-0 victory in both legs as they held Slovan Bratislava scoreless in both matches. The Greek side was strong in both legs and will be looking for a place in the group stage.
FC Copenhagen advances past Staebek IF 3-1 on aggregate
Copenhagen won the first leg 3-1 and the second leg was a scoreless draw as they advanced. Staebek IF was unable to score at home and Copenhagen was able to play defensively with a lead.
