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In a dramatic Champions League second-round qualifier, Polish champions Lech Poznań, who had won the first leg 4-1 away against Danish champions Aarhus, collapsed at home. Trailing 3-0 in regular time, they forced extra time, where both teams scored once. In the penalty shootout, Lech Poznań led 1-0 after the first round but missed their second and third penalties, ultimately losing 3-4. The defeat means Lech Poznań is eliminated from Champions League group stage contention and drops into the Europa League qualifiers, while Aarhus advances to the third round of Champions League qualifying.
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Hupu Football News | July 30th
In a dramatic second-round Champions League qualifier that concluded tonight, Polish Ekstraklasa champions Lech Poznań suffered a stunning reversal at home against Danish Superliga champions Aarhus.
Despite holding a commanding 4-1 lead from the first leg, Lech Poznań trailed 0-3 in regular time at home, forcing the match into extra time.
- Both sides scored one goal each during extra time.
- In the penalty shootout, Lech Poznań led 1-0 after the first round but missed their second and third penalties.
- They ultimately lost the shootout 3-4, suffering a double reversal in both the aggregate score and the penalty shootout.
As a result, Lech Poznań are eliminated from the new season's Champions League group stage and drop into the Europa League qualifiers.
Aarhus advances to the third round of Champions League qualifying.
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Lech Poznań Blows 4-1 First-Leg Lead, Loses to Aarhus on Penalties in Champions League Qualifier