Linfield exits UEFA Conference League after late equalizer from Nomme Kalju
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 10:02 PM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Linfield's UEFA Conference League qualifying campaign ended on July 16 as they suffered a 3-2 aggregate loss to Nomme Kalju. Despite leading 2-1 after a first-half red card for Ethan McGee, a late injury-time goal from Mihhail Orlov forced extra-time. Linfield manager David Healy expressed disappointment over missed opportunities and the impact of the red card on the match outcome.
- •Linfield led 2-1 before conceding in injury time
- •Ethan McGee received a red card in the first half
- •Mihhail Orlov's goal sent Nomme Kalju through
- •Linfield's next match is in the domestic season
- •Healy discusses potential loan moves or departures
- 10:02 PMYahoo Sports — Extra-time 'the least we deserved' - Healy
"Linfield manager David Healy feels extra-time is "the least we deserved" as his side suffered an agonising exit from Uefa Conference League qualifying at the hands of Nomme Kalju.
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