Issah Abass Scores Brace As NK Olimpija Ljubljana See Off HJK Helsinki In Europa League

Ghanaian striker Issah Abass netted a brace as NK Olimpija Ljubljana took a giant step in qualifying to the group stages of the UEFA Europa League after beating HJK Helsinki 3-0 at the Stadion Stožice on Thursday evening.

The Slovenian giants fetched the opener in the 38th minute through Issah Abass who connected beautifully to Matic Crnic's superb defence-splitting pass.

NK Olimpija Ljubljana did not add to their lead despite dominating their opponents as the first half was brought to a close.

But Rok Kronaveter doubled their advantage on the 50th-minute mark via a penalty before Abass sealed the win nine minutes later.

Abass lasted 712 minutes while compatriots Anthony Annan and Evans Mensah played 90 and 81 minutes respectively.