Tre Fiori vs Larne
San Marino Stadium
A. Gasparyan
2026/2027
Match Report
Larne got their UEFA Champions League qualifying campaign off to a winning start, beating Tre Fiori 1-0 in San Marino on Tuesday to take control of the first-leg tie. In front of just 672 spectators at San Marino Stadium in Serravalle, the Northern Irish champions showed their quality against the part-time hosts.
The decisive blow was struck right on half-time, as Matthew Lusty broke the deadlock in the 45th minute to send Larne in ahead at the interval. Gary Haveron's side were disciplined and organised throughout, while Tre Fiori — managed by Danilo Girolomoni — struggled to create anything of note against a well-drilled away defence.
Larne return home holding a precious 1-0 first-leg advantage ahead of the second leg on July 14. Progress could earn them a mouthwatering tie against Serbian giants Crvena Zvezda. For Tre Fiori, the task is daunting — they must score in Northern Ireland just to stay alive in Europe.
Match Events
10'
S. Graham(Foul)
19'
S. McClelland(Foul)
45'
46'
56'
58'
M. Prandelli(Roughing)
63'
63'
66'
D. Girolomoni(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
77'
M. Lusty(Goal Disallowed - Foul)
78'
78'
88'
10'
S. Graham(Foul)
19'
S. McClelland(Foul)
45'
46'
(Roughing)M. Prandelli
58'
63'
63'
(Unsportsmanlike conduct)D. Girolomoni
66'
77'
M. Lusty(Goal Disallowed - Foul)
88'
Head to Head
0
Tre Fiori wins
0
Draws
2
Larne wins
Goals: 1 - 3
