Updated at 20.28
SHOULD DUNDALK REVERSE a 2-1 first-leg deficit against BATE Borisov in their Uefa Champions League 2nd round qualifier, they’ll face either Welsh or Hungarian opponents in the next stage.
At the official event in Nyon this morning, Stephen Kenny’s side were drawn to face The New Saints (TSN) or Videton with the latter having the slight advantage – leading 1-0 from the first game.
Last season, TNS, the Welsh champions, exited the competition at this stage after going down 3-0 to Slovan Bratislava. They have previous experience in playing Irish opposition – memorably beating Bohemians over two legs in a Champions League second round qualifier in 2010.
Videton are the Hungarian champions, probably best known for reaching the Uefa Cup final in 1985. This is their first time back in the Champions League since 2012 but have plenty of European experience, having qualified for the Europa League group stages under Paulo Sousa in 2013.
A goal from David McMillan gave Dundalk some hope ahead of the return fixture with BATE next week.
Stephen Kenny’s side went behind early on Wednesday night in Belarus but the attacker’s strike, with just over half an hour played, means the tie is nicely balanced.
Meanwhile, in the Europa League draw, should Shamrock Rovers manage to stage a serious comeback against Norwegian side Odds BK in their second leg clash, they’ll face Randers FC or Elfsborg in the next stage.
Pat Fenlon’s side suffered a 2-0 loss at Tallaght Stadium last night.
Elsewhere, UCD, who came within minutes of staging another remarkable European result on Thursday, have been drawn to face Russian outfit Krasnodar in the 3rd round.
Originally published at 11.50
