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HB Køge takes major step toward Champions League
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HB Køge takes major step toward Champions League

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • HB Køge secured a 1-0 away victory against Dutch club PSV Eindhoven in the final qualifying round for the Champions League.
  • The Danish champions are on a ten-game winning streak across all competitions.
  • The second leg will be played in Køge on September 2nd, with the league season starting later that month.

HB Køge's women's football team is in a strong position to qualify for the Champions League for the second time in the club's history. They achieved a crucial 1-0 away win against Dutch side PSV Eindhoven in the first leg of the final qualifying round.

This victory extends HB Køge's impressive winning streak to ten consecutive matches in significant games across various tournaments. The team's goal came just moments before halftime, when Mille Gejl's corner kick found striker Kyra Carusa, who scored the decisive goal.

HB Køge are in a good position to play in the Champions League for the second time in the club's history.

— Article TextGeneral statement about HB Køge's chances.

Despite PSV Eindhoven dominating possession in search of an equalizer, HB Køge maintained attacking threats. The return leg is scheduled for September 2nd in Køge. The Danish league season is set to commence on September 22nd or 23rd.

Previously, HB Køge qualified for the Champions League main tournament in the 2021/22 season. In the two subsequent seasons, they were eliminated during the qualification stages. Meanwhile, in the Europa League, Fortuna Hjørring is also progressing, having won their first-round match 2-0 against Hajduk Split.

Mille Gejl sent a corner kick into the box, where striker Kyra Carusa was on point.

— Article TextDescription of the goal.
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