No luck for Lincoln in the Europa League; the Red Imps have lost 2-0 in the first leg of their second round match against Ararat Armenia. The Armenian champions took a lead through Kobyalko, with the Russian striker gifted a goal just after the half hour mark. Alphonse would double the home side's lead just before the break, Soler getting caught out in no man's land as Lincoln's latest signing and Gibraltar number 1, Kyle Goldwin looked on from the bench.

The final nail in the coffin was Marcos Perez's straight red less than 5 minutes after the restart for a rash, last-ditch tackle, and although Lincoln didn't concede again, they'll have their work cut out for them in next Tuesday's second leg tie at the Victoria Stadium. Final score, Ararat 2, Lincoln 0.