Olimpija defeated Valmiera 2-1 in the opening leg of their UEFA Champions League 1st qualifying round tie at Stadion Stožice on Tuesday.
Mustafa Nukic and Rui Pedro netted as João Henriques' side clinched victory, with Meïssa Diop on target for the visitors.
Nukic gave the hosts the lead three minutes before half-time. Olimpija doubled their advantage after 74 minutes through Pedro.
Diop then pulled one back for Valmiera with three minutes remaining.
Highlights
WHAT IT MEANS:
Seeking to bounce back from a first-leg defeat, Valmiera host Olimpija for the return leg of the Champions League 1st qualifying round tie on 19 July.
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IN THE GOALS:
With zero goal, Nukic, Pedro, and Diop rank joint first in the early scoring charts for the 2023/2024 Champions League season.
INJURY CONCERN:
No players were removed due to injury.
VAR IN ACTION:
No calls were overturned as a result of VAR.