Larne FC Pastikan Laga ‘Free Hit’ Lawan Red Star Belgrade di Liga Champions

By Jurnalis Berita

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Thecuy.com, Larne, Irlandia Utara – Larne FC advanced to the next Champions League qualifying stage after a 2‑1 aggregate win over Tre Fiori at Inver Park on Tuesday (14/7/2026) local time. The victory sets up a clash with Serbian giants Red Star Belgrade in the following round.

Coach Gary Haveron described the match against Red Star Belgrade as a ‘free hit’. “I’m proud to bring such a big club to our shores, to Northern Ireland, and show what we can do. It’s a huge draw, they’re a historic and major club,” he told BBC Sport NI. “It’s considered a free hit because there won’t be high expectations. We’ll try to be as competitive as possible. We’ll respect them but also try to impose our style. We may not be on their level, but we’ll give it our best on the pitch.”

He added, “Because people won’t have high expectations, we will try to be as competitive as possible. We will respect them but also try to impose our style. We may not be on their level, but we will give it our best on the pitch.”

Jalannya Pertandingan

Larne fell behind in the 11th minute when goalkeeper Rohan Ferguson made an error. Matteo Prandelli of Tre Fiori played Pietro Mengucci, who fired a low shot that beat Ferguson’s legs.

Larne recovered and equalised in the 25th minute through Matt Ridley. Following a foul on Conor McKendry on the right flank, Ronan Doherty took a free kick that Ridley met with a header at the far post.

Prior to that goal, Montel Gibson and Ronan Doherty had chances but failed to convert.

Perjalanan Larne di Eropa

Larne had drawn 0‑0 in the first leg in San Marino. The narrow advantage was threatened by an early Tre Fiori goal, but they ultimately overturned the situation.

Red Star Belgrade, a club with a long European history, will be a tough opponent for Larne. Haveron, however, remains optimistic about his side’s chances.

We will give it our best to achieve a result. This is a big chance for the club and the players to show what they can do on the European stage,” Haveron concluded.

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