– St Mirren’s quest in Europe ends after a loss in Norway.
– They fell to SK Brann 3-1, resulting in a 4-2 aggregate defeat in the third-round qualifier.
– Following a 1-1 draw in the first leg, the Scottish team needed a win to progress to the playoffs.
– Brann took an early lead through Joachim Soltved.
– Alex Iacovitti equalized in the second half but two late goals from Felix Horn Myhre and Aune Heggebø secured Brann’s victory.
– St Mirren had early chances, including a near goal by Adam Rooney.
– They faced a penalty appeal turned down by VAR, and despite pushing for an equalizer, the team struggled defensively in the final moments.
– This marked St Mirren’s first European outing since the 1980s, ending in disappointment.