Atlètic Club d'Escaldes Crashes Out of Conference League 0-6 on Aggregate to Vaduz
FC Vaduz dominated at Estadi Nacional, advancing with goals from Djokic and Simani despite strong saves from Escaldes' Francisco Cano. Andorran champions exit early in qualifying.
Key Points
- Vaduz won 2-0 in return leg at Estadi Nacional, securing 6-0 aggregate victory.
- Dejan Djokic scored in 9th minute; Denis Simani added second in 73rd from scramble.
- Atlètic created chances but couldn't threaten comeback despite key saves by Cano.
- Inter Club d'Escaldes now Andorra's last European hope in third-round qualifier.
Atlètic Club d'Escaldes exited the UEFA Conference League with a 0-2 home loss to FC Vaduz in the second qualifying round return leg at Estadi Nacional, falling to a 0-6 aggregate defeat following a 4-0 first-leg reverse in Liechtenstein.
Vaduz took the lead in the ninth minute through Dejan Djokic and wrapped up qualification in the 73rd minute as Denis Simani converted amid a goalmouth scramble. The Liechtenstein side, under coach Marc Schneider, dominated throughout Tuesday's match and showed clear superiority, despite Atlètic's more adventurous display than in the opener.
Aldo Papadopoulos's interim side, in place after the sudden departure of Xavi Andrés, created some chances but never threatened a comeback. Goalkeeper Francisco "Pacho" Cano made several key saves, including blocks on Djokic and denials of one-on-ones, while Vaduz custodian Leon Schaffran also impressed, clearing off the line early and stopping Adrián Gallego one-on-one before half-time.
With FC Santa Coloma eliminated on Wednesday in the Champions League first qualifying round, Inter Club d'Escaldes remains Andorra's sole European representative. Exempt from the Conference League second round after the draw, the reigning league champions face a third-round qualifier next week, starting away.
Match details
Atlètic Club d'Escaldes (0): Francisco Cano; Marcos Blasco, Chinchu, Emanoel, Juan Barragán; Jean-Luc, Borja Morales, Gemelson; Sergio Rodríguez, Jota Sanmartful, Adrián Gallego.
Coach: Aldo Papadopoulos (interim).
FC Vaduz (2): Leon Schaffran; Nicolas Hasler, Denis Simani, Dominik Schwizer, Dejan Djokic; Luca Mack, Mischa Eberhard, Mats Hammerich, Niklas Lang; Milos Cocic, Dejan Sorgic.
Coach: Marc Schneider.
Goals: Djokic (9'), Simani (73').
Referee: Dominik Starý.
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