American Exports: Bob Bradley's Stabaek concede late to settle for draw on the road

Bob Bradley shouts instructions during a Stabaek game

AMSTERDAM – Bob Bradley's Stabaek conceded on a late set piece to settle for a 2-2 road share with FK Haugesund.


Cole Grossman went the distance in midfield for the visitors, picking up a yellow card with a quarter hour to play. In the end, the Blue Ones missed a good chance to put added pressure on Tippeligaen leaders Rosenborg. Now winless in three, Stabaek stand four points off the title pace in second.


Over in Bulgaria's A PFG, Bjorn Maars Johnsen worked 76 minutes as Litex Lovech battled to a 2-2 draw at Levski Sofia. The striker was very active over the opening half hour, but came up empty on the day.


Finally, in Germany's second flight, Shawn Barry was an unused sub as FSV Frankfurt kicked off their season with a 1-0 home defeat against RB Leipzig.