Champions League qualifying: Millar special puts Linfield in driving seat

Kirk Millar is mobbed by team-mates after scoring the late winner
Author: Nigel GouldPublished 20th Jul 2022

Kirk Millar was the hero at Windsor Park last night (Tuesday) after his goal gave Linfield a 1-0 win over Bodø/Glimt in the first leg of their second round Champions League qualifier.

Kirk Millar celebrates after scoring the all-important goal

Millar (pictured above) popped up with a sublime chip over the keeper's head - with just seven minutes remaining.

The two sides meet again on Tuesday at the home of the Norwegian Champions who beat both Celtic and Roma in last season's Europa Conference League.

Action from Linfield's Champions League qualifier at Windsor Park

If Linfield win they will play either Zalgiris Vilnius or Malmö in the third qualifying round.

Last night Zalgiris won the first leg 1-0 in Lithuania.

Linfield Team :

Chris Johns (GK), Daniel Finlayson, Ben Hall, Sam Roscoe, Matthew Clarke, Chris Shields, Jamie Mulgrew (C) (Kyle McClean 67’), Stephen Fallon, Jordan Stewart (Niall Quinn 86’), Kirk Millar, Robbie McDaid (Eetu Vertainen 67’)