FC Santa Coloma Youth Falls 0-3 to Brera Strumica in UEFA Youth League
FC Santa Coloma's young squad resisted early pressure but conceded three second-half goals to Brera Strumica in the UEFA Youth League preliminary opener. A comeback awaits in the return fixture abroad.
Key Points
- Brera Strumica won 3-0 in first leg at Estadi Nacional, Andorra.
- Goals by Buchkov (57', 80') and Kuleski (87') after goalless first half.
- Andorran lineup included Tavares, Garcia, Ros, Bou, Sousa, and others.
- Return leg set for October 14 in Strumica.
FC Santa Coloma's youth team lost 0-3 to Macedonian side Brera Strumica in the first leg of the UEFA Youth League preliminary round at the Estadi Nacional.
The Andorran squad, featuring players including goalkeeper Richard Tavares, Diego Garcia, Jan Ros, Adrià Bou, Micael Sousa, Gerard Lluís, Pau de Tomàs, Aram Bellsolà, Marc Jansà, Victor Oliveira and Luis Manuel, held firm through the first half despite intense pressure from the visitors.
Brera Strumica broke the deadlock in the 57th minute through Buchkov, who converted a cross-shot at the far post. The Macedonians dominated thereafter, with Buchkov adding a second header in the 80th minute before Kuleski sealed the win in the 87th.
The return leg is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, in Strumica, giving the Andorran side a chance to reverse the scoreline.
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