Alashkert 1-0 Connah's Quay Nomads (aet): Welsh champions lose in extra time in Armenia
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Nomads now drop into the Europa Conference League where they face Kosovan side Prishtina
Connah's Quay Nomads were knocked out of the Champions League after losing to a goal in extra time in their first round qualifier against Alashkert.
The Welsh champions were held to a 2-2 draw at home in the first leg.
But they travelled to Armenia with a squad of 15, with seven players who played in the first leg unavailable.
Jamie Mullan and Jordan Davies had great chances in normal time for Nomads, but it was Vincent Bezecourt who struck an 112th-minute winner.
Alashkert goalkeeper David Yurchenko had been the home side's hero in normal time, first saving Mullan's curling effort before an even better stop in a one-on-one with Davies.
Nomads now drop into the Europa Conference League second qualifying round where they face Kosovan side Prishtina, with the first leg away on Tuesday, 20 July.
Nomads arrived in Armenia with Danny Holmes and Sameron Dool ruled out with serious knee issues, while Jay Owen had a calf injury.
Two players were ruled out as they had to self-isolate after coming in close contact with Covid-19 cases, while manager Andy Morrison said three part-time players had not travelled because of their day jobs.
Albania's Teuta Durres or Moldovan side Sheriff Tiraspol await Alashkert in the second qualifying round.