Kilmarnock bow out of Europa Conference League after battling home draw against FC Copenhagen
dailyrecord.co.ukKilmarnock's European campaign was brought to an end following a 1-1 draw against FC Copenhagen - but they had Rugby Park dreaming of a fairytale finish after heading into the half-time break a goal to the good.The home side went into the clash needing to overturn a 2-0 goal deficit from the first leg.
A raucous atmosphere in Ayrshire had the Danes rattled in the early stages and Killie took full advantage as Marley Watkins smashed the ball home after a goalmouth scramble.
Despite having the upper-hand, genuine chances were at a premium as they tried desperately to get back on level terms.At the other end, Kieran O'Hara produced a number of fine saves to keep their noses in front but there was an inevitability about the Danes' equaliser as they took more and more control of proceedings.
It arrived in devastating fashion for Killie, though, as Lewis Mayo could only divert Elias Achouri's cross into his own net midway through the half.Derek McInnes said his players had to make Rugby Park Copenhagen's 'biggest nightmare' and they were certainly flustered for large spells.The hosts had to be at the top of their game from the first whistle and they started brightly as they allowed Copenhagen no time on the ball and constantly won their individual battles all over the park.
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