The lowest-profile fixture in the Champions Path of the Champions League qualifiers delivered plenty of attacking football last week. Lincoln Red Imps came away with a 3:2 win from their away leg against Víkingur Gøta, but the result leaves little room for comfort ahead of the second leg in Gibraltar.
All five goals were scored in the first half on Tuesday. Tjay De Barr was instrumental for Lincoln Red Imps, contributing a goal and an assist. Over the 90 minutes, the visitors registered seven shots on target, but none came after the break, as Víkingur Gøta took control of the game. It’s clear that the squad, valued at just €1.75 million, may struggle to handle the pressure in the second leg.
Víkingur Gøta missed several good opportunities to equalise on home soil — in the second half, they managed three shots on target and won four corners. The suspension of Olaf Bárdarson following a red card is unlikely to impact the squad significantly, as the midfielder only appeared from the bench and can be replaced without much disruption. In Gibraltar, Víkingur Gøta are expected to show greater defensive discipline — any lapse could result in elimination from Champions League qualification.
Víkingur Gøta head into the second leg in a stronger position, having entered the European qualifiers with match fitness, in contrast to Lincoln Red Imps. The hosts are unlikely to register back-to-back wins.
