HJK Helsinki and Bulgarian side Arda played to a 2-2 draw in the first leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League second qualifying round tie on August 1, 2025. The result leaves the tie perfectly balanced ahead of the return match in Bulgaria. The Finnish champions, playing at home, would have targeted a win but found a determined Arda side difficult to break down. The match likely saw momentum swings, with both teams holding the lead at different points. Ultimately, neither side could find a winning goal, resulting in a fair draw. The two away goals for Arda could prove to be a crucial advantage, making HJK's task in the second leg a challenging one.