It might seem like a downer after coming so close to the Europa League but its no scant consolation prize. Aberdeen will find out this afternoon who they will face in the Conference League this season as Barry Robson and his team look to shake off the Euro blues.
A first leg fightback in Sweden wasn't enough to tee them up for the riches and prestige that come with UEFA's second tier as Hacken roared back with a Pittodrie response.
But our country coefficient stands in good stead these days and that means the Dons have the fallback of the Conference - where they hope to land a reasonable draw.
They sadly won't be joined by Hearts or Hibs after both Edinburgh sides crashed out and it means there will be one Scottish team in each UEFA competition this season.