Larne loses 3-0 in European debut

Larne FC faced a challenging debut in the Europa Conference League, suffering a 3-0 defeat against Norwegian team Molde. The game started promisingly for Larne, as they held Molde to a 0-0 draw at halftime despite the hosts' greater possession. However, the second half saw Molde's captain Magnus Eikrem score the opener, followed by goals from Ola Brynhildsen and Frederik Ihler, with Larne's Conor McKendry receiving a red card late in the match. Larne made history as the first Irish League club to reach the group stage of a major European tournament, but will need to regroup as they prepare for upcoming away games against Olimpija Ljubljana and Dinamo Minsk. Despite the defeat, Larne's performance showed resilience, having recently secured strong domestic form. This match not only highlights Larne's ascent in football but also the challenges they face at the European level.