The Swedish side had convincingly beaten Lincoln Red Imps 3-0 in the first leg of their second qualifying round tie. The corner came to nothing, with the visitors packing their penalty area and making it difficult for Lincoln Red Imps to find a way through. Although attempting to play a more offensive game, Lincoln Red Imps did not appear to possess the same confidence they had shown during the early stages of last season's European campaign. Lincoln Red Imps faced a strong start from the Swedish champions after the restart, with Santana making two early saves to keep the scores level. Lincoln Red Imps struggled to create meaningful openings as the Swedish champions continued to dictate the tempo and expertly manage the game.