Burnley’s Europa League dream ends with draw against Olympiakos

30 August 2018 08:51
• Burnley 1-1 Olympiakos (Olympiakos win 4-2 on aggregate)• Daniel Podence and Matej Vydra swap goals but Clarets are outBurnley’s brief European odyssey came to an end in the final play-off round when they were unable to score the two goals necessary to take them through to the Europa League proper, though it was certainly not through the want of trying.The home side fairly peppered the Olympiakos goal all evening, hitting the woodwork and producing a succession of chances. The Greek side rode their luck at times – on another night Sam Vokes could easily have had a hat-trick – though ultimately Burnley were not clinical enough in a match they dominated. With Burnley still to win a game in the Premier League, and Manchester United due on Sunday, a European exit might not be the worst fate that could befall the club, though it was a little cruel when Olympiakos, after 83 minutes of last-ditch defending, saw Daniel Podence put the tie beyond reach. Related: Ovie Ejaria goal fires nine-man Rangers past Ufa and into group stage Continue readingreadfullarticle

Source: TheGuardian