Hammarby's hope of reaching Champions League took a blow after a disapponting 1-1 draw at home in the qualifier against the Yugoslavian champions Partizan Belgrade. Winsnes gave Hammarby the lead in the 17th minute with a great shot but Partizan drew level ten minutes before halftime after a header by Lasovic. Hammarby now has a though task ahead of them in the second leg in Belgrade.
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Hammarby were outclassed by their Yugo opponents in the return game in Belgrade 4-0 to Partizan, all goals in the second half. Partizan now gets to play Bayern München in the final qualifying round.