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Paide Romp Past Hegelmann in Europa Conference League Qualifier
Paide Linnameeskond delivered a masterclass in their UEFA Europa Conference League first qualifying round first leg, crushing Hegelmann Litauen 3-0 at home with goals from Modou Sohna, Abdourahman Badamosi and Karl Anton Piht.
Paide’s Early Dominance Sets the Tone
The Estonians struck first in the 17th minute when Daniel Luts threaded a perfect through ball for Sohna, who coolly slotted past Rokas Bagdonavičius. Hegelmann’s frustration showed as Domas Slendzoka and Vedad Radonja both saw yellow cards before the break – their discipline crumbling under Paide’s relentless pressure.
Just before halftime, the hosts doubled their lead through Badamosi, who finished clinically after being teed up by goalscorer-turned-provider Sohna. The Lithuanian visitors trudged off at half-time having mustered zero shots on target – their European dream already slipping away.
Hegelmann’s Failed Fightback
Coach Mikel Aramburu Erneta threw on attackers Carlos Duke and Abdel Kader Njoya at halftime, but the changes backfired spectacularly. Paide substitute Piht came off the bench to rub salt in the wounds, hammering home an unassisted third in the 69th minute that sent the home fans into raptures.
By full-time, Hegelmann had failed to register a single shot on target – their European adventure hanging by a thread ahead of next week’s return leg in Lithuania. For Paide, this comprehensive victory puts them firmly in control of the tie as they chase a historic continental campaign.
Key Moments
17′ ⚽ Paide — M. P. Sohna (assist: D. Luts)
42′ ⚽ Paide — A. Badamosi (assist: M. P. Sohna)
69′ ⚽ Paide — K. Piht🔮 Before kick-off: our match preview & prediction.
