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Lech Poznan struggles to reach Faroe Islands for Europa League match

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 12:06 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Lech Poznan struggles to reach Faroe Islands for Europa League match

Summary

Lech Poznan is facing difficulties in reaching the Faroe Islands for their Europa League second leg against KÍ Klaksvík, set for Thursday at 6:30 p.m. local time. Heavy fog has prevented planes from landing in Faroes, leaving the Polish team attempting to reach Vágar after two days of delays. Lech won the first leg 1-0 in Poznan, thanks to a late goal from Yannick Agnero. The outcome of this situation remains uncertain as kickoff approaches.

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Status Watch

•Lech Poznan won the first leg 1-0.
•Match scheduled for 6:30 p.m. local time on Thursday.
•Travel delays due to heavy fog have affected Lech Poznan.
•Team has been trying to reach Vágar for the past two days.

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12:06 PMThe Guardian Sport — Fog and on time? Lech Poznan race to reach Faroe Islands for Europa League tie

What they're saying

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Heavy fog means planes unable to land in Faroes Polish team have been trying to reach Vágar for two days The Europa League second leg between Poland’s champions Lech Poznan and the Faroese champions KÍ Klaksvík on Thursday evening is at risk, with the Polish team struggling to reach the Faroe Islands on time due to heavy fog. Lech won 1-0 in the first leg in Poznan after a late goal from Ivorian striker Yannick Agnero, but are locked in a race against time to reach the islands for Thursday’s return leg, scheduled for 6.30pm local time. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Jakub Krupa

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