Predictions for Euro ties

[Celdrog]

On the bright side anything better than a 14-0 aggregate defeat will be an improvement on their previous Euro outing

Well it was just our luck to be drawn against the eventual winners that year.

[BohsFans]

I think:

Cork to go through.

Derry & Drogs to go out. In fairness they got tough draws.

What have HJK and IFK G. been up to in Europe the last few years does anyone know?

[hoops1]

I predict whatever match Kelly is reffing
will have 2 players dismissed

[ifk101]

I think:

Cork to go through.

Derry & Drogs to go out. In fairness they got tough draws.

What have HJK and IFK G. been up to in Europe the last few years does anyone know?

IFK Göteborg were knocked out and well-beaten at home by Moldovan opposition in the first round of the UEFA Cup the last time they played in Europe (2003).

HJK haven't done anything more than what you would expect from a League of Ireland side playing in Europe. They beat Linfield 1-0 home and away last year and struggled to beat Glentoran the year before.

[joeSoap]

I was in Cyprus last year in late July and the heat was unbearable, even in the late evening. Thats what will stump City I feel. I think they need a minimum of a 2-0 tonight, with a huge emphasis on the NIL.If they get that then they've got a squeak, but its gonna be very tough. They've got the toughest tie of the three I think.

I fancy Derry to sneak thru on away goals and Drogheda to get a home draw, but to be well beaten away.

[swinfordfc]

Good Result last night

Does that do anything to IRELAND coefficient in Europe?
Can someone put up that system again please the coefficient's

[GavinZac]

im hoping both sides will at least hold for a draw, they're both strong defensive teams.

[NY Hoop]

Best of luck to Derry and Drogheda tonight. Super away trips for the fans!

Crying shame that Pat McCourt is injured. Huge loss IMO.

Drogheda have a great chance to not only score their first ever European goal but of winning there. Hopefully tonight they will get rid of the record of the only Irish side never to score in Europe. They have half of our team that beat Odra so the experience is definitely there. The Finnair stadium is a lovely ground.

The fact that they are away first is a good advantage too.

I feel that Cork's 1-0 win last night wont be enough in the brutal heat in Cyprus. And dont forget Derry were embarrassed by a Cypriot side not long ago.


KOH

[lofty9]

We haven't been too good in Europe and I can't see our poor record improving. McCourt has been fantastic for us this year and I think we will miss him. Our recent away performances including Friday's have not been good, and with Forde's indicisiveness proving costly this season, a small defeat (1-0) would in my opinion be a fantastic result. Sorry for being a realist!

Humble pie never tasted so good.

Well done lads.

[CollegeTillIDie]

Well done to all three clubs. These results are beneficial to the WHOLE LEAGUE! If similar results can be achieved in the return legs we are looking at Seeding in First Qualification ROunds next year!

[Red&White]

with Forde's indicisiveness proving costly this season

All is forgiven.

[mypost]

I was in Cyprus last year in late July and the heat was unbearable, even in the late evening. Thats what will stump City I feel. I think they need a minimum of a 2-0 tonight, with a huge emphasis on the NIL.its gonna be very tough. They've got the toughest tie of the three I think.

I can't see Cork hanging on out there. Limassol looked a decent side in Cork, and they will have the heat advantage over there which is effectively worth a goal's start for them.

Still, it's a nice warm trip for the Olé Olé Rebels.