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Dambrauskas's magic: crushed Danish champions and is a step away from the Champions League
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Dambrauskas's magic: crushed Danish champions and is a step away from the Champions League

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Azerbaijani club Sabah, managed by V. Dambrauskas, secured a dominant 4-0 victory against Danish champions Aarhus in the return leg of a Champions League qualifier.
  • Sabah advanced to the final qualifying round with an aggregate score of 5-2, after losing the first match 1-2.
  • The win guarantees Sabah at least a spot in the Europa League group stage, with a chance to reach the Champions League.

Under the guidance of Lithuanian coach V. Dambrauskas, Azerbaijani club Sabah delivered a stunning performance, crushing Danish champions Aarhus 4-0 in the return leg of their Champions League qualifier.

This emphatic victory overturned a 1-2 deficit from the first match, propelling Sabah into the final qualifying round with a commanding 5-2 aggregate score. The goals in the home fixture were scored in the second half by Veljko Simiฤius (59th minute), Steve Solvet (67th minute), Joy-Lance Mickels (78th minute), and Xander Severina (89th minute).

Sabah will now face either Belgrade's Crvena zvezda or Beer Sheva's Hapoel in the final playoff for a place in the Champions League. Hapoel holds a narrow 1-0 lead from the first leg, with the return match scheduled in Serbia.

Regardless of the outcome in the final round, Sabah has secured a guaranteed spot in at least the Europa League group stage, marking a significant achievement for the club.

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

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