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Breiðablik draws Aktobe 1-1 in Champions League qualifier

From Morgunblaðið · () Icelandic

Translated from Icelandic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Breiðablik and Aktobe are competing in the semi-finals of the second round of the UEFA Women's Champions League qualifiers.
  • The match is taking place in Aktobe, Kazakhstan, with the score currently tied 1-1.
  • The winner will advance to play Servette of Switzerland for a spot in the third round, while the loser enters a playoff for the Europa League.

Breiðablik is facing Aktobe from Kazakhstan in the semi-finals of the second round of the UEFA Women's Champions League qualifiers. The match is being held in Aktobe, with the score currently tied 1-1.

Agla María Albertsdóttir is part of the Breiðablik team competing in this crucial European fixture. The Icelandic club is vying for a place in the next stage of the competition.

Katelyn Duong scored Breiðablik's equalizer in the 16th minute, bringing the score to 1-1. The goal came after a strong run and a good pass from Karitas on the left side. Duong placed the ball into the corner from the penalty area, leveling the match shortly after Aktobe scored.

The winner of this semi-final will proceed to play Servette from Switzerland in the final for a chance to advance to the third round of the Champions League. The team that loses will have another opportunity to qualify for the Europa League through a playoff match.

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Originally published by Morgunblaðið in Icelandic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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