Brighton failed to make home advantage count as they were held to a goalless draw by Tromso in the first leg of their Conference League play-off tie.

The Seagulls will have been hoping to carry a healthy lead into the second leg, but Tromso proved a stubborn and organised opponent throughout the match.

A 0-0 scoreline leaves the tie perfectly balanced ahead of the return fixture, giving Brighton plenty of work to do if they are to progress in the competition.

The result will come as a disappointment for Brighton, who entered the match as firm favourites to take control of the play-off with a convincing first-leg performance.

Tromso, however, had other ideas and defended resolutely to deny Brighton any meaningful breakthrough across the full ninety minutes.

The Norwegian side will head home from the first leg with significant confidence, knowing they remain very much alive in this two-legged play-off contest.

Brighton now face the challenge of travelling to Tromso for the second leg, knowing that a single goal conceded could prove costly to their progression hopes.

The Seagulls have shown throughout this campaign that they possess quality in the attacking third, but they were unable to unlock a determined Tromso defensive shape.

Conference League progression remains a key objective for Brighton this season, making the outcome of this play-off tie all the more important for the club.

The second leg will be the defining moment for both sides, with a place in the next round of the Conference League up for grabs in what promises to be a tense encounter.

Brighton will need to find a decisive edge in Norway if they are to advance, while Tromso will look to capitalise on their resilient first-leg performance on home soil.

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