site.btaArda Kardzhali Eliminates HJK Helsinki from 2025-26 UEFA Conference League after Penalties

Bulgarian FC Arda advanced to the third qualifying round of the 2025-26 UEFA Conference League football tournament after defeating HJK Helsinki 4-3 in Helsinki on Thursday night. Neither team was able to win even after extra time was used, as the score was 2-2, which is why the match ended in a penalty shoot-out.

Arda's goalkeeper Anatoli Gospodinov showed impressive skill during the penalty shoot-out, as he was able to save two kicks.

The first match between Arda and HJK ended 0-0 in Kardzhali, Southern Bulgaria, on July 24.

In the next round, Arda will face either Kauno Zalgiris from Lithuania or Valur from Iceland.