BRATISLAVA, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) -- Slovak football champion Spartak Trnava advanced to the European League UEFA Group Stage for the first time in the history.

Spartak eliminated Slovenian champion Olimpija Lubljana in the play-off after the draw 1-1 at home on Thursday night and 2-0 win last week.

Trnava scored the first goal in 12th minute through Boris Godal. Olimpija managed to level the score 1-1 as Niko Kapun beat the Trnava goalkeeper at the 42nd minute.

Radek Latal, "For Trnava it a dream fulfilled. This is the great success for us. We worked hard in every match in the European League qualification and we got the reward. I must highlighted the team spirit, which succesfully led us in the matches against stronger opponents," said Trnava coach Radek Latal. Enditem