**Apollon Knocked Out of Conference League After Defeat to Brann**
Apollon Limassol's hopes in the UEFA Europa Conference League came to a disappointing end on Tuesday evening, as they fell to a 4-2 defeat in extra time against Norwegian side Brann at the Alphamega Stadium in Limassol. The Cypriot team had entered the match with a slight advantage from the first leg but were unable to maintain their lead, resulting in their elimination from the tournament.
The match began with Brann taking an early lead in the 16th minute, courtesy of a goal from defender Ingason. The visitors capitalized on their momentum, putting Apollon under pressure as they sought to extend their advantage. Despite the setback, Apollon managed to keep their composure and fought back as the match progressed.
As the game approached its final moments, Apollon found an equalizer in the 85th minute through Ljubitz, who scored to bring the score to 1-1. This goal seemed to rejuvenate the home side, but their joy was short-lived. In the sixth minute of stoppage time, Brann's Holm struck again, putting the Norwegian team ahead 2-1 and forcing the match into extra time.
The additional 30 minutes began with a swift response from Apollon, as Weisbeck scored just two minutes into extra time, leveling the match at 2-2. However, Brann quickly regained control of the game. In the 94th minute, Holm scored his second goal of the match, giving Brann a 3-2 lead. Eriksen then sealed the victory for the visitors with a fifth goal in the 105th minute, concluding the match at 4-2.
With this defeat, Apollon Limassol's European campaign comes to an end at the third qualifying round stage. Meanwhile, Brann advances to the next round of the Conference League, continuing their pursuit of European glory. The match highlighted the competitive nature of the tournament and the challenges faced by teams in maintaining leads against determined opponents.