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  "id": 2237024,
  "title": "Brighton draw at Tromso in Uefa Conference League play-offs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/brighton-draw-at-tromso-in-uefa-conference-league-play-offs",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-20T21:14:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/08/21/brighton-draw-at-tromso-in-uefa-conference-league-play-offs"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brighton faced Norwegian club Tromso in the first leg of their Uefa Conference League play-off on Thursday, with the match taking place 300km north of the Arctic Circle. The game ended in a 0-0 draw, with Tromso goalkeeper Jakob Haugaard making two crucial saves to thwart Georginio Rutter and Ibrahim Osman's efforts. Despite controlling the majority of the play, Brighton couldn't break through the resilient Tromso defense. The hosts nearly equalized through Heine Larsen, who was denied by Bart Verbruggen, and Isak Vadebu missed a clear opportunity in the final minutes. This was Brighton's second appearance in European competition, having reached the Europa League last 16 last season. They will host Tromso in the return match next Thursday. Manager Fabian Hürzeler introduced defender Luka Vuskovic to the squad following his high-profile move from Tottenham, though Brighton were missing injured players Carlos Baleba and Yankuba Minteh, who have been the subject of interest from Manchester United and Liverpool. Brighton's Premier League season kicks off at home to Aston Villa on Sunday.",
  "summary": "The Premier League side settles for a 0-0 draw away to the Norwegian club in the first leg, played 300km north of the Arctic Circle.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Brighton draw at Tromso in Uefa Conference League play-offs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/brighton-draw-at-tromso-in-uefa-conference-league-play-offs-2238911",
        "published": "2026-08-20T21:14:21.000Z"
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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."
}