Malmo from Sweden, where Peruvian midfielder Sergio Peña plays, secured their spot in the third round of the Europa League. The Swedish club had defeated Dudelange 3-0 in the first leg and today, in the second leg, they drew 2-2 in Luxembourg.
Sergio Peña had started the match, but the coach decided to substitute him around the 68th minute when the score was tied 2-2. Defender Niklas Moisander came on in his place. Furthermore, their qualification to the next stage was not at risk.
After qualifying for the third round, UEFA confirmed the name of the opponent that Malmo will face in the two-legged ties. Their opponent is Sivasspor from Turkey. The first match will be played in Sweden and then the second one will be in Sivas.
Europa League: third-round fixtures
- HJK vs Silkeborg
- SC Dnipro-1 vs AEK Larnaca
- Apollon vs Olympiacos
- Austra Viena vs Fenerbahce
- Malmo vs Sivasspor
- Zurich vs Hearts
- Pyunik vs Sheriff
- Ludogorets vs Zlgiris
- Ferencvaros vs Shamrock Rovers
- Gent vs Omonia
Prior to the third round, Malmö will have a match in the Swedish League. On Sunday, August 14, they will face Sundsvall at home, a club that sits at the bottom of the standings. A victory for Sergio Peña's team will allow them to move up in the table.