Dundalk need big performance to stay in europe

DunDALk FC have it all to do tomorrow evening in Oriel Park if they want to continue their European adventure this season. A 3-1 defeat last week against kA of Iceland means that Stephen O’Donnell’s side have to overturn a two goal deficit if they are to progress in the Europa Conference League.

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Dundalk fell behind in Reykjavik last Thursday evening but they grew into the game and deservedly drew level just past the half hour mark thanks to Daniel kelly’s powerful shot after good work down the left from Archie Davies.

However, some slack defending just before half-time saw the Carrick Road outfit concede two goals in seven minutes to leave them with a mountain to climb.

Dundalk’s second half performance will give them hope for the second leg with the visiting side dominating much of the possession. John Martin had the best chance of the second half for Dundalk but he seen his shot cleared off the line. If Dundalk are to get through, Dundalk will need to be more proficient in front of goal and give the kA defence a lot more to think about. A full house in Oriel Park will attempt to help Dundalk overturn the deficit and progress to the third qualifying round where they will play the winner of the tie between Club Brugge (Belgium) and AGF Aarhus (Denmark). The first leg is scheduled to take place away from home with the ties taken place on August 10th and 17th.