Larne vs Tre Fiori
Inver Park
S. Kringstad
2026/2027
Match Report
Larne came from behind to beat Tre Fiori 2-1 at home, sealing a 3-1 aggregate win in their Champions League qualifier. The San Marino side struck early to shock the home crowd, before Larne's class showed through in a tense second leg.
Tre Fiori struck first through Pietro Mengucci in the 11th minute, silencing the home crowd. Larne responded through Matt Ridley, who levelled things up in the 25th minute. The game turned further in the second half when Simone Rea was sent off for Tre Fiori after picking up a second yellow card, and Dan Bent made the numerical advantage count by converting a 69th-minute penalty for the winner.
The win sends Larne into the next qualifying round on aggregate, a fitting reward after they came from behind again. For Tre Fiori, the European run ends here, though Mengucci's early goal and a spirited display leave them with something to be proud of.
Match Events
11'
25'
32'
A. D'Addario(Roughing)
49'
T. Syku(Handling)
53'
C. McKendry(Roughing)
58'
S. Rea(Roughing)
58'
59'
63'
S. Rea(Holding)
67'
N. Manara(Roughing)
69'
72'
76'
80'
80'
83'
83'
90'
T. L. Bernardi(Roughing)
90'
G. Ponticelli(Foul)
90'
T. L. Bernardi(Roughing)
11'
25'
32'
A. D'Addario(Roughing)
49'
T. Syku(Handling)
(Roughing)C. McKendry
53'
58'
S. Rea(Roughing)
59'
63'
S. Rea(Holding)
67'
N. Manara(Roughing)
69'
72'
76'
80'
80'
83'
83'
90'
T. L. Bernardi(Roughing)
90'
G. Ponticelli(Foul)
90'
T. L. Bernardi(Roughing)
Head to Head
2
Larne wins
0
Draws
0
Tre Fiori wins
Goals: 3 - 1
