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FC Twente loses at home to Qarabag in Conference League playoff

FC Twente suffered a home defeat to FK Qarabag with a score of 0-1, diminishing their chances of qualifying for the Conference League.

20 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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FC Twente loses at home to Qarabag in Conference League playoff — Photo: Werner100359 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

FC Twente experienced a defeat in their home match against FK Qarabag. The club from Enschede lost 0-1, significantly reducing their chances of qualifying for the group stage of the Conference League.

Kady Borges scored the only goal of the match shortly after halftime. FC Twente struggled to provide the necessary firepower in their frantic pursuit of an equalizer.

Coach John van den Brom described his team's performance as disappointing and had little positive to say about FC Twente's play in this crucial home match.

Archive photo: FC Twente loses at home to Qarabag in Conference League playoff — Archive photoPhoto: MY2200 · Flickr · BY-SA

However, Bart van Rooij, FC Twente's right-back, expressed optimism for the return leg in Baku. He pointed to the opportunities FC Twente still has to reach the next round, although it will be a challenging task.

The return match in the Conference League playoffs is scheduled for next Thursday in Azerbaijan. FC Twente will need to deliver a strong performance to enhance their chances of progressing.

Despite the loss, the players are aware of the need to bounce back and will prepare for an energetic and strategic approach in the away match.

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