Red Bulls earn late 1-0 win over Mjällby in first leg
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 7:42 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
FC Red Bull Salzburg secured a late 1-0 victory against Mjällby AIF in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League play-off on August 20, 2026. After a scoreless first half and several chances for both teams, the match was decided in stoppage time when Mjällby's Pettersson inadvertently scored an own goal. The Red Bulls had a strong start but struggled to convert possession into clear scoring opportunities, while Mjällby threatened multiple times, including hitting the crossbar. This result puts the Red Bulls in a favorable position heading into the second leg, scheduled for next Thursday, August 27, in Salzburg.
- •Match held at Strandvallen Arena, with over 70% possession for Red Bulls.
- •Mjällby had several clear chances but failed to score.
- •Red Bulls' winner came during stoppage time from an own goal.
- •Second leg set for August 27 in Salzburg.
- 7:42 PMYahoo Sports — Late goal seals first leg win
"1-0 win over Mjällby in UEFA Europa League play-offOur Red Bulls battled it out in a hard-fought away match against Mjällby AIF in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League play-off. In an intense e...
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