Match Overview
In the second leg, Norwegian team Brann Bergen secured a 3-1 victory over Romanian side Universitatea Cluj. The first leg ended in a 2-2 draw at Sfântu Gheorghe, with Brann Bergen performing better at home.
The match began with Niklas Castro scoring for Brann Bergen (8th minute), and he added another goal later in the game (75th minute). Ulrik Mathisen also contributed to the victory by scoring in the 45th minute. Universitatea Cluj managed to score a consolation goal through Jovo Lukic (26th minute).
Despite their efforts, Universitatea Cluj could not create more chances. Brann Bergen's solid defense and effective offense ensured their advancement.
Team Lineups and Statistics
Brann Bergen
Starting lineup: 1. Mathias Dyngeland - 21. Denzel De Roeve, 3. Fredrik Pallesen (captain), 23. Thore Pedersen, 17. Joachim Soltvedt - 25. Niklas Wassberg (subbed off at 78 minutes), 18. Jacob Sorensen, 8. Felix Horn Myhre - 14. Ulrik Mathisen (subbed off at 69 minutes), 19. Eggert Aron Gudmundsson (subbed off at 85 minutes), 29. Noah Holm (subbed off at 85 minutes). Coach: Eirik Horneland.
Universitatea Cluj
Starting lineup: 46. Neofytos Michael - 24. Dino Mikanovic, 6. Iulian Cristea, 8. Dorin Codrea, 27. Alexandru Chipciu (captain) - 14. Marius Ştefănescu (subbed off at 46 minutes), 94. Ovidiu Bic (subbed off at 86 minutes), 7. Mouhamadou Drammeh - 19. Issouf Macalou, 17. Jovo Lukic (subbed off at 76 minutes), 33. Jug Stanojev. Coach: Cristiano Bergodi.
Match Statistics
Referee: Mateo Erceg; Assistant referees: Luka Pajic, Stipe Brajkovic; Fourth official: Ivan Vukancic (all from Croatia); UEFA observer for referees: Andrew Davey (Northern Ireland); UEFA delegate: Aristeidis Stavropoulos (Greece). Yellow cards: Mikanovic (14), Castro (32), Ştefănescu (45), Codrea (76), Chipciu (90+2).
