With its last appearance in the group stage of a European competition dating back to 2013, it is clear that the Elfsborg it is not a threat outside the borders either.
But this year, the Swedes are making… priests too 6-1-0 with 15-3 goals in Europa League qualifyingare one step away from the league phase of the institution!
The “yellows” eliminated her in the 1st qualifying round Paphos with two impressive victories (3-0, 5-2) and then… included the Sheriff Tiraspol (2-0, 1-0), before they overcome the obstacle as well Rijeka (2-0, 1-1).
On Thursday night (22/08), they defeated 1-0 Molde away from home and are with one foot in the Europa group, having of course guaranteed the Conference in any case.
Who is the manager who has led Elfsborg to all these successes? The 32-year-old Oscar Hillimark! The Swede used to be his midfielder Panathinaikou (2017/18) who decided to hang up his football boots in 2021 aged just 29 due to injuries.
After working for a year and a few months in Aalborg, this year he took over the club where he started his career in the past and has turned it into… a qualifying superpower, while in the domestic league they are seventh and in touch with their places Europe…
Source: Sport Fm
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