HJK played Klaksvik as a guest in a 2–2 draw in the opening part of the Conference League playoff round.
22.8. 23:44•Updated 22.8. 23:48
Last season, Klaksvik from Färsaare, who sensationally progressed to the group stage of the Conference League, played a 2-2 draw against HJK in the opening part of the Conference League playoff round.
The second leg will be played next Thursday in Helsinki. The winner of the match pair advances to the conference league group stage.
Semi-professional team Klaksvik made Faroese history last season by reaching the group stage of the Conference League by knocking out Hungarian Ferencvaros and Swedish Häcken.
Klaksvik showed his danger against HJK as well. In the opening period, it hit the top bar three times, among other things.
However, HJK scored the opening goal Lee Erwinwho had the patience to keep the ball at his feet in the Klaksvik penalty area until he got to a good place to shoot. Erwin, who won the league goal crown in Haka in 2022, joined HJK at the beginning of July and has been effective.
Klaksvik’s situation became difficult when Rene Joensen had to take a shower in the 38th minute due to two yellow cards.
However, it was not visible on the field. The home team was still dangerous. In the 55th minute, the ball hit HJK in the penalty area Kevor Palumetsin on. The ball was taken to the spot and Klaksvik’s star player Arni Frederiksberg scored the equalizer.
Eight minutes later, Klaksvik took the lead Hallur Hansson’s with a shot in front of the goal.
HJK managed to equalize only in extra time, when Erwin hit the second time.