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Wollongong advances to preliminary final after extra-time thriller

Wollongong United needed extra time to defeat Helensburgh 5-2 in a Premier League 1 elimination final on Sunday.

Why it mattersWollongong had squandered a seven-point league lead and finished fourth; this win keeps their finals campaign alive after fighting hard to survive.

AustraliaThe Illawarra soccer community will follow Wollongong's next clash against Cringila as the team pushes toward a grand final berth.

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UEFA change makes it tougher for Scottish Europa League clubs

From next season, Europa League qualifying splits into separate champion and non-champion paths, with Scotland's path becoming far stronger and tougher.

Why it mattersScottish clubs now face systematically tougher opposition in their path to Europe's group stage, reducing their chances of advancing.