Lillestrom needed extra time to overcome the Egnatia team and advance in the European competition. This result allowed the Norwegian side to secure a matchup with Torreense.
The article mentions that Lillestrom had never managed to go beyond the second round in previous attempts to reach the league phase. This history of early eliminations serves as context for the team's current campaign.
The club now hosts Torreense as part of their journey toward the league phase. The match represents an opportunity for the Norwegian side to overcome their history of failures in previous rounds.
