Brighton cruise into Conference League after win over Tromso

By Edward Elliot, Press Association Sport

Brighton booked their place in the Conference League league phase with a comfortable 4-0 play-off victory over Tromso at the Amex Stadium.

Albion had work to do in Thursday evening’s second leg after failing to capitalise on 25 attempts at goal during last week’s 0-0 draw in Norway.

Fabian Hurzeler’s Seagulls were far more ruthless on home soil, with first-half finishes from Charalampos Kostoulas, Maxim De Cuyper and Mats Wieffer putting them firmly in control of the tie.

Olivier Boscagli added a deflected fourth late on to seal a place in Friday’s draw on the back of Sunday’s thumping 4-0 Premier League win over Aston Villa.