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Salzburg secures last-minute victory against Mjällby

In the Europa League playoff first leg, FC Salzburg defeated Swedish champions Mjällby AIF thanks to an own goal in stoppage time.

20 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Salzburg secures last-minute victory against Mjällby — Photo: Steindy ( talk ) 14:34, 22 May 2017 (UTC) · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

FC Salzburg won 1-0 against Mjällby AIF on Thursday in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League playoffs. According to ORF, the match took place in the Swedish coastal town of Hällevik. Swedish champions Mjällby, currently positioned in the lower part of the Swedish league, proved to be a challenging opponent.

In the first half, the Salzburg team had better control over the game but couldn’t convert their dominance into goals. As the second half progressed, the situation shifted, with Mjällby taking the initiative and dominating the match. Despite this pressure phase, the Salzburg defense held firm.

Archive photo: Salzburg secures last-minute victory against Mjällby — Archive photoPhoto: El Coleccionista de Instantes · Flickr · BY-SA

The decisive moment of the match came in stoppage time. A Mjällby player, Konate, diverted the ball into his own net, securing a late victory for the Salzburg team. This was highlighted as a key element of the game by both Kleine Zeitung and Kurier.

With this last-minute success, Salzburg now has an excellent position going into the return leg at home. The focus is now on defending this lead and securing a ticket to the group stage of the Europa League in the next match.

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