MINSK, 28 August (BelTA) – FC Dinamo Minsk suffered an early UEFA Europa League exit after losing 0-2 to FC Piast Gliwice in the first qualifying round on 27 August, BelTA has learned.
The Poles opened the scoring through Patryk Lipski's early goal. Jakub Swierczok added another one to secure victory for FC Piast Gliwice. Dinamo players produced a number of dangerous moments at the Polish net, but failed to succeed and wrapped up their Europa League season.
FC BATE Borisov will open the season in the Champions League second qualifying round on 17 September.
The Europa League second qualifying round draw will take place in Nyon on 31 August.
By the UEFA decision, all matches will be played without fans.
Photos by Andrei Pokumeiko