Rakow vs Hajduk Split

Hajduk Split needed extra time to see off Rakow Czestochowa, winning 3-2 in Czestochowa to book their spot in the group stage. The tie swung back and forth deep into the night before the visitors finally settled it in the closing seconds of extra time. Hajduk struck inside the first minute through Ron Raci, but Rakow levelled when Lamine Diaby-Fadiga converted a penalty in the 61st minute after Dario Maresic fouled Bogdan Racovitan in the box. Michele Sego restored the visitors' lead soon after, only for Mahir Emreli to draw the hosts level again in the 88th minute, sending the tie into extra time. Rokas Pukstas then struck in the 94th minute to complete the comeback. The win sends Hajduk Split through to the Conference League's main stage, extending their strong European run. For Rakow, it's a cruel exit after twice clawing back from behind, ending their continental campaign for the season.