Bala Town's European adventure came to a heartbreaking end as Differdange 03 scored a late goal to knock them out of the Europa League. The Lakesiders, managed by Colin Caton, were seconds away from progressing to the next round when Omar Er Rafik netted the winner in the 94th minute. Ian Sheridan had put Bala Town 2-0 up in the 83rd minute, but the Luxembourg side's late strike sent them crashing out. The match, played at Rhyl's Belle Vue, was a thrilling encounter with both sides creating chances. Bala Town made a positive start, with Sheridan having an early opportunity, but it was Differdange who created the first clear chance when Er Rafik dragged his shot wide. The visitors looked lively in attack, but Bala Town worked hard to contain them. Mark Connolly's volley was comfortably dealt with by Differdange keeper Julien Weber, and Sheridan went down in the area, but no penalty was given. The hosts forced four corners in quick succession, but Differdange survived. The second half saw Bala Town push for an early goal, and they got it when Conall Murtagh headed in the loose ball from a free kick. The game lost some of its edge as Differdange appeared content to sit on their lead, but Bala Town never gave in. Ryan Valentine's scorcher flew wide, and Kieran Smith should have done better from inside the box. The match ended in dramatic fashion, with Er Rafik's late goal sending Differdange into the next round. Bala Town's players were left heartbroken, but they can be proud of their efforts in the Europa League. The club's fans will be hoping for a strong performance in the Cymru Premier next season. Bala Town's European exit will be a tough pill to swallow, but they will look to bounce back quickly. The Lakesiders have a talented squad, and with the right mindset, they can achieve great things. Colin Caton's side will look to learn from their European experience and use it to improve their performance in the domestic league.