Ben Maher’s late goal secured a notable 1-0 win for Connah’s Quay Nomads in their Conference League first qualifying round first leg away to NK Bravo of Slovenia.
Maher fired home with six minutes remaining for the Welsh Cup winners after an initial effort from Callum Bratley struck the crossbar.
Matej Poplatnik went closest for the hosts during the first half, heading over from close range.
Nomads’ Ben Nash saw a header from Aaron Williams’ cross go wide while Noah Edwards and Harry Franklin also had chances late in the first half.
Neil Gibson’s side nearly scored with 10 minutes remaining when Milan Tucic’s clearance was blocked by Franklin and the ball flew past the post, much to the home side’s relief.
But Maher’s winner three minutes later gives Nomads the advantage ahead of the second leg at Bangor’s Nantporth next Thursday.
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