In a historic night for Welsh football, The New Saints (TNS) showcased remarkable resilience before succumbing to a 2-0 defeat against Fiorentina in their first Conference League group match. TNS made history as the first Welsh league club to advance past the qualifying rounds of a UEFA competition, marking a significant achievement for the team. Despite facing a formidable opponent in Fiorentina, who have been runners-up in the tournament for the past two seasons, TNS held their ground for 65 minutes. However, the Italian side eventually broke through the TNS defense, with Yacine Adli scoring the opening goal, followed swiftly by a second from former Everton striker Moise Kean. In other matches, Hearts pulled off a stunning late victory against Dinamo Minsk, while Larne faced defeat in their encounter with Molde.