Brighton and Atalanta Win Big in UEFA Conference League
On October 16, Brighton and Hove Albion and Atalanta began their 2026/27 UEFA Conference League campaigns with impressive victories. Brighton triumphed over Kauno Žalgiris 4-0 at home, with Georginio Rutter scoring twice, assisted by Ibrahim Osman.
Jack Hinshelwood and Matt O’Riley also contributed goals, with O’Riley scoring from a cross by debutant Younes Ibrahim. Atalanta secured a 3-1 win against Pafos in Italy, with Eljif Elmas scoring twice, including a penalty, and Gianluca Scamacca adding a third goal.
Hajduk Split achieved a notable 2-1 victory against Ajax, with Abdoulie Sanyang and Marin Šotiček scoring for the Croatian side, while Davy Klaassen equalized for Ajax before Hajduk regained the lead. Ajax's Oscar Gloukh hit the crossbar in a late attempt to equalize.
The results leave Ajax needing a response in their next match against Atalanta on October 22, while Hajduk will face Thun.
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