US Open Cup: DCU, Sounders Advance To Quarterfinals

The Round of 16 in the US Open Cup concluded with two games on Wednesday.

At Fairfax, Virginia:

DC United, thanks to goals courtesy of Jaime Moreno (47') and Santino Quaranta (56'), defeated the Richmond Kickers (USL-2) 2-0.

At Portland, Oregon:

After a 1-1 deadlock through 120 minutes, Seattle Sounders FC won the penalty kick shootout 4-3 on the road over the Portland Timbers (D2 Pro).  Nate Jaqua put the Sounders ahead at 13 minutes, but Bright Dike equalized for the Timbers at 38 minutes.  After 30 scoreless overtime minutes, Nathan Sturgis, Steve Zakuani, Fredy Montero, and, with the game winner, Zach Scott converted their penalty kicks in the shootout that send Seattle into the quarterfinal round.


For the quarterfinal round, three games will be played next Tuesday:


Harrisburg City Islanders (USL-2) vs. DC United at Boyds, Maryland


Charleston Battery (USL-2) at Columbus Crew


Chivas USA at Houston Dynamo


Next Wednesday:


Los Angeles Galaxy vs. Seattle Sounders FC at Tukwila, Washington

Montenegrin Club Off To Impressive Start

At Serravalle, San Marino:

Nermin Useni (31'), Nedeljko Vlahovic (40'), and Ivica Jovanovic (90'+5) each scored once as Montenegro's FK Rudar Pljevlja defeated SP Tre Fiori 3-0 on the road Wednesday in game one of their two-game series in the opening round of qualifying for next seasons UEFA Champions League.

Opening Qualifying Match For UEFA Champions League Canceled Due To Soggy Pitch

At Andorra la Vella, Andorra:

Tuesday's originally scheduled match between hosts FC Santa Coloma and Birkirkara from Malta, which was to have opened qualifying for the 2010-11 UEFA Champions League, was canceled due to bad pitch conditions due to heavy rain.  The Maltese club may be awarded a 3-0 win as a result.

US Open Cup: Two USL-2 (Third Division) Teams Knock Off MLS Opponents

Six games were played Tuesday in the Round of 16 in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup tournament.

At Harrisburg, Pennsylvania:

Dominic Oppong scored the only goal of the match in overtime (117') as the Harrisburg City Islanders knocked off the New York Red Bulls 1-0 at home.

At Columbus, Ohio:

Andy Iro (30') and Steven Lenhart (90'+4) provided the goals that carried the Columbus Crew to a 2-1 home win over the Rochester Rhinos (D2 Pro).

At Bridgeview, Illinois:

After 120 scoreless minutes, Lamar Neagle, Mike Zaher, and Ian Fuller all made their penalty kicks as the Charleston Battery (USL-2) stunned the Chicago Fire 3-0 in the penalty-kick shootout on the road.

At Houston:

Lovel Palmer scored the game's long goal (80') as the Houston Dynano defeated visiting Miami FC (D2 Pro) 1-0.

At Carson, California:

The Los Angeles Galaxy defeated AC St. Louis (D2 Pro) 2-0 at home.  Chris Klein (69') and Juninho (80') provided the tallies for the Galaxy.

At Fullerton, California:

Jesus Padilla's goal at 13 minutes provided all the scoring as Chivas USA defeated the Austin Aztex (D2 Pro) 1-0.

2010 FIFA World Cup, Round of 16: David Villa Carries Spain To Elite Eight

At Cape Town:

David Villa scored the only goal of the match at 63 minutes (pictured here, beating Portuguese goalkeeper Eduardo) as Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 on Tuesday night as the World Cup's Round of 16 concluded.

Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images

Spain will take on Paraguay in the quarterfinal round at Johannesburg's Ellis Park Stadium on Saturday. 

2010 FIFA World Cup, Round of 16: After 120 Scoreless Minutes, Paraguay Wins PK Shootout With Japan To Advance

At Pretoria:

After 120 minutes in which the match was stalemated at 0-0, Paraguay converted all five penalty kick attempts (Edgar Barreto, Lucas Barrios, Cristian Riveros, Nelson Haedo Valdez [that's him pictured here], and Oscar Cardozo, who hit the shootout and game winner) in the first shootout of this year's World Cup, to defeat Japan 5-3 in the shootout to advance to their first-ever appearance in the quarterfinal round on Tuesday.

Photo by Ricardo Mazalan/Associated Press

2010 FIFA World Cup, Round of 16: Easy Win For Brazil

At Johannesburg:

Goals from Juan (34'), Luis Fabiano (38'), and Robinho (59', that goal is pictured here as Chilean goalkeeper Claudio Bravo failed to stop it) carried Brazil to a 3-0 win over Chile in Round of 16 play in the World Cup on Monday.

On Friday, the five-time World Cup champs will face the Netherlands in a quarterfinal-round contest at Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

Photo by Claudio Cruz/Associated Press

2010 FIFA World Cup, Round of 16: Dutch Top Slovakia To Reach Elite Eight

At Durban, South Africa:

The Netherlands, thanks to goals from Arjen Robben (18', that's him celebrating) and Wesley Sneijder (84'), defeated Slovakia 2-1 on Monday to reach the quarterfinal round of the World Cup.

Photo by Hassan Ammar/Associated Press

MLS: Successful First Match At New Facility For Philly; Fire Blank Revs In Foxborough

Two games were contested on Sunday in Major League Soccer.

At Chester, Pennsylvania:

Sebastien Le Toux (PK-53'), Fred (79'), and Danny Mwanga (84') each scored once as the Philadelphia Union opened their new soccer-specific home stadium---PPL Park---in style with a 3-1 win over the Seattle Sounders.

At Foxborough, Massachusetts:

Marco Pappa scored the only goal of the match (29') as the Chicago Fire extended their MLS unbeaten streak to five games with a 1-0 road win over the New England Revolution.

MLS STANDINGS:

EASTERN CONFERENCE:

1. Columbus (GP: 12; GD: +7; PTS: 24)
2. New York (GP: 13; GD: +1; PTS: 24)
3. Toronto FC (GP: 12; GD: +1; PTS: 18)
4. Chicago (GP: 12; GD: +1; PTS: 17)
5. Kansas City (GP: 12; GD: -5; PTS: 12)
6. New England (GP: 13; GD: -8; PTS: 11)
7. Philadelphia (GP: 11; GD: -8; PTS: 10)
8. DC United (GP: 13; GD: -14; PTS: 10)

WESTERN CONFERENCE:

1. Los Angeles (GP: 14; GD: +18; PTS: 33)
2. Real Salt Lake (GP: 13; GD: +11; PTS: 24)
3. Colorado (GP: 12; GD: +4; PTS: 21)
4. FC Dallas (GP: 12; GD: +3; PTS: 18)
5. San Jose (GP: 12; GD: +1; PTS: 18)
6. Houston (GP: 14; GD: -1; PTS: 17)
7. Seattle (GP: 14; GD: -5; PTS: 15)
8. Chivas USA (GP: 13; GD: -6; PTS: 10)
 

2010 FIFA World Cup, Round of 16: Argentina Overpowers El Tri, Gets Another Crack At Germany

At Johannesburg:

Carlos Tevez scored twice, (26'---a controversial goal, 52', pictured here) and Gonzalo Higuain scored another (33') as Argentina took out Mexico 3-1 on Sunday in World Cup Round of 16 play.  Four years ago in Germany, the Argentinians got the better of El Tri in overtime in the Round of 16.  As was the case in 2006, Argentina will get a shot at Germany in the quarterfinal round this coming Saturday in Cape Town.  The Germans defeated Argentina in the quarterfinals four years ago.


Photo by Matt Dunham/Associated Press

2010 FIFA World Cup, Round of 16: Germany Blasts England

At Bloemfontein, South Africa:

Germany overpowered England in World Cup Round of 16 play 4-1 on Sunday.  The Germans got goals from Miroslav Klose (20'), Lukas Podolski (32'), and Thomas Mueller (67', 70', that's him, center, celebrating with teammate Mesut Oezil).  The Three Lions got their one goal at 37 minutes from Matthew Upson, but were robbed of a potential equalizer when Frank Lampard's goal late in the first half----which was clearly over the goal line---was waived off by referee Jorge Larrionda.  FIFA will likely again be criticized for their fear of technology and their refusal to permit replay.


Photo by Gero Breloer/Associated Press

MLS: Red Bulls And Crew Grab Shutout Wins; Hoops Top Goats; Galaxy and TFC Get Goose Eggs In Toronto; 2-2 Draw Between Dynamo and Rapids

Five games populated Saturday's Major League Soccer schedule.

At Kansas City, Kansas:

Juan Pablo Angel scored twice in the last ten minutes (81', 89') as the New York Red Bulls mauled the Kansas City Wizards 3-0 on the road.

At Toronto:

The Los Angeles Galaxy and Toronto FC played to a 0-0 stalemate.

At Houston:

Danny Cruz (16') and Joseph Ngwenya (79') each tallied once as the Houston Dynamo gained a 2-2 home deadlock with the Colorado Rapids.


At Columbus, Ohio:


Guillermo Barros Schelotto (56') and Eric Brunner (86') each tallied once in the second half as the Columbus Crew blanked visiting DC United 2-0.


At Carson, California:


David Ferreira's penalty kick at 60 minutes proved to be the game winner as FC Dallas knocked off Chivas USA 2-1 on the road.

2010 FIFA World Cup, Round of 16: Black Stars Oust Team USA Again, This Time In OT Thriller

At Rustenburg, South Africa:

Asamoah Gyan scored the game-winning goal in overtime (93', that's him, above,  celebrating in this snapshot from Matt Dunham for Associated Press) as Ghana defeated the United States 2-1 Saturday to become only the third African country to reach the quarterfinal round of the World Cup (Cameroon in 1990 and Senegal in 2002).  Kevin-Prince Boateng , thanks to another early miscue by the Americans, put the Black Stars ahead 1-0 in the 5th minute.  But Landon Donovan's successful penalty kick in the 62nd minute squared things for Team USA as they largely outplayed their opponents in the second half.  Ghana took control of the match in overtime as Asamoah Gyan scored the game winner.  The snapshot, below, from Kevork Djansezian for Getty Images of Clint Dempsey, captures the frustrations for Team USA.  The Black Stars will face Uruguay in Johannesburg at Soccer City Stadium next Friday in the quarterfinal round.

2010 FIFA World Cup, Round of 16: Luis Suarez Double Carries Uruguay

At Port Elizabeth, South Africa:

Luis Suarez scored twice (8', 80', that's him celebrating his second goal) as Uruguay defeated South Korea 2-1 in the opening match of the knockout stage of the World Cup on a rainy and soggy Saturday.  The Uruguayans have reached the quarterfinal round for the first time in 40 years and will take on the United States-Ghana winner.

Photo by Julie Jacobson/Associated Press 

MLS: Goose Eggs For Quakes And RSL

At Sandy, Utah:

In the first Major League Soccer contest to take place following their two-week World Cup break, the visiting San Jose Earthquakes battled Real Salt Lake to a 0-0 stalemate on Friday night.

2010 FIFA World Cup, Group H: Spain Tops Chile And Both Teams Advance As Group Stage Play Concludes

The conclusion of Group H play on Friday closed the curtain on group stage play in this year's World Cup.

At Pretoria:

David Villa (24', that's him [right], celebrating with teammate Xavi Hernandez) and Andres Iniesta (37') provided the first-half spark as Spain held off Chile 2-1 to win Group H.  Despite the loss, the first suffered by a South American country in this year's tournament, the Chileans, along with the Spaniards, advanced to the knockout stage.

Photo from Phil Cole/Getty Images

At Bloemfontein:

Honduras held Switzerland to a 0-0 deadlock that saw both teams eliminated.  Here is crestfallen Swiss player Reto Ziegler being consoled by head coach Oliver Hitzfeld.

FINAL GROUP H STANDINGS:

1. Spain (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
2. Chile (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 6)
3. Switzerland (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
4. Honduras (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 1)

This coming Monday in Round of 16 play, Brazil will take on Chile at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, while on Tuesday in Cape Town, it will be Spain vs. Portugal.

2010 FIFA World Cup, Group G: Brazil And Portugal Battle To Scoreless Draw And Advance

Friday marked the final day of group stage play in World Cup played in South Africa, including two games in Group G.

At Nelspruit:

Yaya Toure (14'), Romaric (20'), and Salomon Kalou (82') each tallied once as Ivory Coast smothered North Korea 3-0.  Even with the win, the Elephants were unable to advance from the group stage.  Pictured here is Seydou Doumbia scoring a goal for the Elephants that was later disallowed.

Photo from Hassan Ammar/Associated Press

At Durban:

Brazil and Portugal battled to a 0-0 stalemate.  Both teams will play in the Round of 16, with Brazil, the group winner and Portugal, and runners-up.  Here's Brazil's Lucio, battling Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo for the ball.

Photo from Jamie McDonald/Getty Images

FINAL GROUP G STANDINGS:

1. Brazil (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 7)
2. Portugal (GP: 3; GD: +7; PTS: 5)
3. Ivory Coast (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
4. North Kores (GP: 3; GD: -11; PTS: 0)


Brazil and Portugal advanced to the knockout stage.

2010 FIFA World Cup: MAMA MIA! Italy Knocked Out Of World Cup By Slovakia; Paraguay Wins Group With Scoreless Draw With Kiwis

Thursday saw the conclusion of play in Group F in South Africa.

At Johannesburg:

Robert Vittek scored twice (25', 73', the second goal pictured here as he beats Italian goalkeeper Federico Marchetti) and Kamil Kopunek scored the game winner at 89 minutes as Slovakia stunned---and detroned---defending champions Italy 3-2 as they laid claim to a berth in the knockout stage in their first World Cup as a separate, independent, country.

Photo by Ricardo Mazalan/Associated Press

At Polokwane:

A 0-0 stalemate with New Zealand clinched the Group F title for Paraguay.  The All Whites became only the fourth team in World Cup history to be eliminated in the group stage despite goind undefeated (three draws).  Pictured here, we see the Kiwis' Chris Killen (left) battling the Paraguayans' Julio Cesar Caceres for the ball.


Photo by Yves Logghe/Associated Press

FINAL GROUP F STANDINGS:

1. Paraguay (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 5)
2. Slovakia (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 4)
3. New Zealand (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. Italy (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 2)

Paraguay and Slovakia advanced to the knockout stage.

On Monday, The Netherlands will take on Slovakia at Durban.

On Tuesday, it will be Paraguay and Japan going at it at Pretoria.

2010 FIFA World Cup, Group E: Japan Dominates Denmark and Advances; Netherlands Win Group

Group E play concluded Thursday in the World Cup in South Africa.

At Rustenburg:

Goals from Keisuke Honda (17', pictured here with Danish goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen unable to stop it), Yasuhito Endo (30'), and Shinji Okazaki (87') carried Japan to a 3-1 win over Denmark, assuring the Blue Samurai a berth in the knockout stage.

Photo by Matt Dunham/Associated Press

At Cape Town:

Robin Van Persie (65', seen here, beating goalkeeper Hamidou Souleymanou) and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar (83') each scored a goal as the Netherlands locked up the top spot in Group E with a 2-1 win over already-eliminated Cameroon.

Photo from Jamie McDonald/Getty Images

FINAL GROUP E STANDINGS:

1. Netherlands (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 9)
2. Japan (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
3. Denmark (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 3)
4. Cameroon (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 0)

The Netherlands and Japan advanced to the knockout stage.

2010 FIFA World Cup, Group D: Germany Beats Ghana To Win Group But Black Stars Advance, Too

Play in Group D concluded on Wednesday.

At Johannesburg:

Mesut Ozil scored the only goal of the match at 60 minutes (pictured here)as Germany defeated Ghana 1-0 to win Group D.  The Black Stars, thanks to the fact that Australia defeated Serbia, still advanced because of superior goal differential vis-a-viv the Socceroos.

Photo by Matt Dunham/Associated Press

At Nelspruit:

Tim Cahill (69') and Brett Holman (73', that's him being mobbed by teammates) each tallied once as Australia defeated----and eliminated----Serbia 2-1.  Despite the win, the Socceroos were still eliminated because they lost on goal differential versus Ghana.

Photo by Martin Meissner/Associated Press

FINAL GROUP D STANDINGS:

1. Germany (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
2. Ghana (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
3. Australia (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 4)
4. Serbia (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 3)

Germany and Ghana advanced to the knockout stage.


On Saturday, the United States will face off against 2006 WC nemisis Ghana at Rustenburg.

On Sunday, Germany will battle Britain at Bloemfontein.

2010 FIFA World Cup, Group C: TEAM USA DEFEATS ALGERIA TO WIN GROUP; Three Lions Win And Advance Too

Two games in Group C were played on Wednesday as the World Cup continued in South Africa.

At Pretoria:

Landon Donovan's stoppage-time goal (90'+1, pictued here by Yves Logghe) carried the United States to a 1-0 win over Algeria, enabling the Americans not only to advance to the Round of 16 but win their group for the first time since 1930.  In the snapshot below by Elise Amendola, here's Landon celebrating the game-winning goal with Team USA----and Los Angeles Galaxy teammate Edson Buddle.  Both photos are from Associated Press.

At Port Elizabeth:

Jermain Defoe scored the only goal of the match at 23 minutes (pictured here as he beats goalkeeeper Samir Handanovic) as England defeated Slovenia 1-0 to advance to the knockout stage and, combined with Team USA's win over Algeria, eliminate the former Yugoslavian republic from the tournament.

Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images

FINAL GROUP C STANDINGS:

1. United States (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 5)
2. England (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 5)
3. Slovenia (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
4. Algeria (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 1)

The United States (who finished atop the group due to superior overall scoring, 4-2) and England qualified for the knockout stage.

US Open Cup: Timbers To Get Another Crack At Sounders

The second round of the Lamar Hunt US Open took place with eight games on Tuesday.

At Harrisburg, Pennsylvania:

Geoff Bloes scored the only goal of the match as the Harrisburg City Stars (USL-2) defeated the visiting Long Island Rough Riders 1-0.

At Richmond, Virginia:

In a battle of USL-2 clubs, the Richmond Kickers, with goals from Yomby William (10'), Matthew Delicate (69'), and Bobby Fogleson (79'),  defeated the visiting Real Maryland Monarchs 3-1.

At Rochester, New York:

Tyler Rosenlund scored twice (3', 66') as the Rochester Rhinos (D2 Pro) blanked the visiting Pittsburgh Riverhounds (USL-2) 3-0.

At Charleston, South Carolina:

Pierre-Rudolph Maynard (23') and Lamar Neagle (41') each tallied once as the Charleston Battery (USL-2) knocked off the visiting Carolina RailHawks (D2 Pro) 2-1.

At Fort Lauderdale, Florida:

In a intrastate contest between two D2 Pro League clubs, Miami FC defeated FC Tampa Bay 2-1 in overtime, thanks to Abe Thompson's penalty kick at 98 minutes.

At Blaine, Minnesota:

In another contest between two D2 Pro League clubs, Mike Ambersley scored the only goal of the match (35') as AC St. Louis defeated the NSC Minnesota Stars 1-0 on the road.

At Austin, Texas:

Perica Marosevic's hat trick (35', 81', 90') carried the Austin Aztex (D2 Pro) to a 3-1 home win over the Arizona Sahuaros (USASA)

At Bremerton, Washington:

Bright Dike's hat trick (37', 47', 62') enabled the Portland Timbers (D2 Pro) to overpower the Kitsap Pumas (PDL) 4-1 on the road.

Next Tuesday:

New York Red Bulls at Harrisburg City Islanders

Richmond Kickers at DC United (At Fairfax, Virginia)

Rochester Rhinos at Columbus Crew

Charleston Battery at Chicago Fire

Miami FC at Houston Dynamo

Seattle Sounders FC at Portland Timbers

AC St. Louis at Los Angeles Galaxy

Austin Aztex at Chivas USA (At Fullerton, California)

The Round of 16 will take place next Tuesday.

2010 FIFA World Cup, Group B: Argentina Wins Group; Taeguk Warriors Advance With Draw Versus Super Eagles

Group B action concluded in the World Cup in South Africa on Tuesday.

At Polokwane:

Martin Demichelis (77') and Martin Palermo (89') scored late to lift Argentina to a 2-0 win over Greece to win Group B.

At Durban:

South Korea and Nigeria battled to a 2-2 draw, enabling the Taeguk Warriors to advance beyond the first round of a World Cup played outside their home country for the first time.  Lee Jung-Soo (38') and Park Chu-Young (49') each tallied once for South Korea.  Despite goals from Kalu Uche (12') and Yakubu Aiyengbeni (PK-69'), the Super Eagles were still eliminated from the tournament.  Yakubu's penalty kick came just moments after his shot from close range went wide left.

FINAL GROUP B STANDINGS:

1. Argentina (GP: 3; GD: +6; PTS: 9)
2. South Korea (GP: 3; GD; -1; PTS; 4)
3. Greece (GP: 3; GD; -3; PTS; 3)
4. Nigeria (GP: 3; GD; -2; PTS; 1)

And so, the first two matches of the Round of 16 are set.  On Saturday, Urugray will take on South Korea in Port Elizabeth, while on Sunday, Argentina will battle Mexico in Johannesburg at Soccer City Stadium.

2010 FIFA World Cup, Group A: Uruguay And Mexico Advance; Bafana Bafana Top Listless Bleus

The second half of this year's World Cup commenced with the start of the third and final cycle of matches in the group stage on Tuesday, starting with the two Group A matches that took place in South Africa.

At Rustenburg:

Luis Suarez scored the only goal of the match at 43 minutes (pictured here celebrating; photo by Matt Dunham, AP) as Uruguay defeated Mexico 1-0 to win Group A.  El Tri also advanced to the knockout stage because the superior goal differential vis-a-viv South Africa.

At Bloemfontein:

In clearly their best performance at this year's tournament, South Africa defeated demoralized and ten-man France 2-1.  Despite the win, the South Africans were still eliminated, along with Les Bleus, from the tournament due to inferior goal differential vis-a-viv Mexico thus becoming the first host nation to be eliminated in the opening round of the World Cup.  Bongani Khumalo (20', that's him celebrating; photo by Themba Hadabe, AP) and Katlego Mphela (38') each tallied a goal for Bafana Bafana.

FINAL GROUP A STANDINGS:

1. Uruguay (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
2. Mexico (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS; 3)
3. South Africa (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 3)
4. France (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 1)

Uruguay and Mexico advanced to the Round of 16. 

Europa League, Too

The draw for the first two qualifying rounds for next season's Europa League was also held today in Nyon, Switzerland.

The hosts of the opening contests of the respective two-game series are listed first.

First Qualifying Round, with opening contests on July 1 and the return contests on July 8:
 

UE Santa Coloma (Andorra) vs. Mogren (Montenegro)

NK Olimpija Ljubljana (Slovenia) vs. NK Siroki Brijeg (Bosnia-Herzegovina)

Anorthosis Famagusta FC (Cyprus) vs. FC Banants (Armenia)


FK Khazar (Azerbaijan) vs. FC Olimpia Balti (Moldova)


HNK Sibenik (Croatia) vs. Sliema Wanderers (Malta)


FC Tobol (Kazakhstan) vs. HSK Zrinjski Mostar (Bosnia-Herzegovina)


Ulisses FC (Armenia) vs. Bnei Yehuda (Israel)


Lusitanos (Andorra) vs. FK Rabotnicki (Macedonia)


KF Tirana (Albania) vs. Zalaegerszeg TE (Hungary)


FC Zestaponi (Georgia) vs. SC Faetano (San Marino)


NSI Runavik (Faroe Islands) vs. Gefle IF (Sweden)


FC Torpedo Zhodino (Belarus) vs. Fylkir (Iceland)


Randers FC (Denmark) vs. F91 Dudelange (Luxembourg)


Portadown FC (Northern Ireland) vs. Skonto FC (Latvia)


TPS (Finland) vs. Port Talbot Town (Wales)


KR Reykjavik (Iceland) vs. Glentoran FC (Northern Ireland)


Dundalk FC (Republic of Ireland) vs. CS Grevenmacher (Luxembourg)


Kalmar FF (Sweden) vs. EB/Steymur (Faroe Islands)


Llanelli AFC (Wales) vs. FK Taurus Taurage (Lithuania)


FC Narva Trans (Estonia) vs. MYPA (Finland)


FC Dacia Chisinau (Moldova) vs. FK Zeta (Montenegro)


KF Laci (Albania) vs. FC Dnepr Mogilev


FC Shakhter Karaganda (Kazakhstan) vs. Ruch Chorznow (Poland)


FC Dinamo Tbilisi (Georgia) vs. FC Flora Tallinn (Estonia)


FC Nitra (Slovakia) vs. Gyori ETO FC (Hungary)


FK Qarabag (Azerbaijan) vs. Metalurg Skopje (Macedonia)


Second Qualifying Round, with the opening games taking place on July 15 and the return matches on July 22.


Cercle Brugge (Belgium) vs. TPS-Port Talbot Town winner


Motherwell (Scotland) vs. Breiaablik (Iceland)


Sibenik-Slieman Wanderers winner vs. Anorthosis-Banants winner


Lausanne-Sport (Switzerland) vs. Borac Banja Luka (Bosnia-Herzegovina)


FK Siaulaia (Lithuania) vs. Wisla Krakow (Poland)


Kalmar FF-EB/Steymur winner vs. Dacia-Zeta winner


FC Utrecht (Netherlands) vs. KF Tirnana-Zalaegerszeg winner

ND Gorica (Slovenia) vs. Randers-F91 Dudelange winner

CS Maritimo (Portugal) vs. Sporting Fingal FC (Republic of Ireland)


Suduva Marijampole (Lithuania) vs. Rapid Vienna (Austria)


FK Ventspils (Latvia) vs. FK Teteks (Macedonia)

OFK Belgrade (Serbia) vs. Torpedo Zhodino-Fylkir winner


Khazar-Olimpia winner vs. Dinamo Bucharest (Romania)


Narva Trans-MYPA winner vs. UE Sant Julia


Videoton FC (Hungary) vs. NK Maribor (Slovenia)


Brondby (Denmark) vs. FC Vaduz (Liechtenstein)


Stabaek (Norway) vs. Laci-Dnepr Mogilev winner


Shamrock Rovers (Republic of Ireland) vs. Ulisses-Bnei Yehuda winner


IF Elfsborg (Sweden) vs. FC Iskra-Stal Ribnita (Moldova)


KR Reykjavik-Glentoran winner vs. Karpaty Lviv (Ukraine)


Maccabi Tel-Aviv (Israel) vs. UE Santa Coloma-Mogren winner


Austria Vienna (Austria) vs. Olimpija-Siroki Brijeg winner

Llanelli-Tauras Taurage winner vs. APOEL FC (Cyprus)


Molde (Norway) vs. Jelgava (Latvia)


Zestaponi-Faetano winner vs. Dukla Banska Bystrica (Slovakia)


FC Honka (Finland) vs. Bangor City FC (Wales)

Levski Sofia (Bulgaria) vs. Dundalk-Grevenmacher winner


WIT Georgia (Georgia) vs. Banik Ostrava (Czech Republic)


Lusitanos-Rabotnicki winner vs. Mika FC (Armenia)


FC Atyrau (Kazakhstan) vs. Nitra-Gyori ETO winner


Qarabag-Metalurg Skopje winner vs. Portadown-Skonto winner


Besiktas (Turkey) vs. Vikingur (Faroe Islands)


FC Differdange 03 (Luxembourg) vs. Spartak Zlatibor Voda (Serbia)


FC Dinamo Minsk (Belarus) vs. Sillamae Kalev (Estonia)


Valletta (Malta) vs. Shakhter Karaganda-Ruch Chorzow winner


Baku (Azerbaijan) vs. Buducnost Podgorica (Montenegro)


Tobol-Zrinjski winner vs. Tre Penne (San Marino)


Dinamo Tbilisi-Flora winner vs. NSI Runavik-Gefle winner


HNK Cibalia (Croatia) vs. Cliftonville FC (Northern Ireland)


KS Besa Kavaje (Albania) vs. Olympiacos (Greece)