In a historic moment for Faroese football, KI Klaksvik has secured their place in the group stage of a European competition. The groundbreaking achievement came after a dramatic victory over Swedish champions BK Hacken on penalties, leaving fans and the town of Klaksvik overwhelmed with joy.

The elated club took to the messaging platform X, formerly known as Twitter, to express their emotions: “Tears. Tears of joy. What a team. What a club. What a town. What a story. Amazing support.” The exhilarating match ended with an aggregate score of 3-3, but KI Klaksvik triumphed 4-3 in the shootout, hosted in Gothenburg, to advance to the third qualifying round of the prestigious Champions League. This victory guarantees them a spot in the group stage of Europe’s third-tier Conference League.

The achievement is even more impressive considering the town’s modest population, with just over 5,000 people. Klaksvik’s fairy-tale journey began with their unexpected win over Hungarian champions Ferencvaros in the previous round, stunning the football world by securing a convincing 3-0 victory in the away leg.

The next challenge awaits KI Klaksvik as they gear up to face Norwegian side Molde FK in the upcoming round. Fans and supporters are eagerly anticipating their performance and hoping for another historic triumph for the Faroe Islands’ pride and joy. Stay tuned for more thrilling action from this remarkable underdog as they continue their impressive European campaign.