{
  "id": 14801247,
  "title": "Brighton cruise in Conference League as Monaco win, Ajax lose",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/brighton-cruise-in-conference-league-as-monaco-win-ajax-lose-14801247",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-15T21:27:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/10/16/brighton-cruise-in-conference-league-as-monaco-win-ajax-lose"
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  "account": "Brighton secured a 4-0 victory over Kauno Zalgiris, extending their winning streak in all competitions to five matches. The Seagulls' Georginio Rutter scored the opening goal late in the first half, with a VAR-assisted goal confirming his effort. Rutter also assisted Jack Hinshelwood for the second goal, with the Frenchman adding another to his tally in 53 minutes. Matt O Riley netted his first goal in over a year, marking the fourth consecutive win for Brighton. Brighton, who reached the last 16 of the 2023-24 Europa League, are considered favorites to win the Conference League and become the third English team to claim the trophy after Chelsea and Crystal Palace.\n\nMonaco showcased their attacking prowess in Bulgaria, defeating CSKA Sofia 2-1. In-form striker Paris Brunner scored twice, assisting Ansu Fati in the 32nd minute of the match. CSKA pulled one back through Joel Zwarts, but Monaco held on to secure the win.\n\nAjax, the four-time European champions, suffered a 2-1 loss to Hajduk Split, while Atalanta comfortably beat Pafos 3-1. Trabzonspor, led by Mohamed Salah, defeated Finland's KuPS Kuopio 4-2 away. Freiburg continued their strong form with a 3-2 victory over Czech side Jablonec. Meanwhile, Hearts managed a 1-1 draw with Danish outfit Nordsjaelland.",
  "summary": "Georginio Rutter, Jack Hinshelwood and Matt O'Riley scored as Brighton began their Uefa Conference League campaign with a 4-0 win over Kauno Zalgiris.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Brighton cruise in Conference League as Monaco win, Ajax lose",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/brighton-cruise-in-conference-league-as-monaco-win-ajax-lose",
        "published": "2026-10-15T21:27:32.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Brighton cruise in Conference League as Monaco win, Ajax lose",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/brighton-cruise-in-conference-league-as-monaco-win-ajax-lose-14822514",
        "published": "2026-10-15T23:39:37.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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