Linfield Eliminated from UEFA Conference League

Linfield faced European heartbreak at Windsor Park as they were eliminated from the UEFA Conference League by Icelandic side Stjarnan, losing 4-3 on aggregate despite a valiant effort. The Blues, led by David Healy, fell short primarily due to a challenging first leg in Reykjavik and a late goal by Stjarnan's Helgi Ingason. Linfield's Joel Cooper played a significant role, contributing to goals but ultimately unable to secure a victory. Despite the disappointment, there were positive moments for Linfield, including standout performances by Matthew Orr and Matthew Fitzpatrick. Manager Healy made strategic changes in the lineup, aiming for a comeback that, unfortunately, did not materialize.