Rovers boss Stephen Bradley
Shamrock Rovers’ Champions League hopes have been boosted when the draw for the primary qualifying spherical noticed them keep away from a doubtlessly tough check in opposition to the Swedish champions and as an alternative will face the winners of the preliminary spherical, with the id of their opponents solely recognized on Friday week.
The Hoops knew they’d 5 potential opponents within the first spherical draw however they managed to keep away from a nightmare draw with Hacken (Sweden), however they now have to attend for the preliminary spherical to be accomplished in order that they face the benefit of having the ability to scout their opponents.
They may play whoever comes by way of that preliminary spherical the place Atletic Membership D’Escaldes (Andorra) play Montenegro’s Buducnost Podgorica in a single semi-final and Tre Penne (San Marino) and Iceland’s Breidablik within the different, with the winners of the ultimate, to be held in Iceland, occurring to face Rovers. The semi-finals happen subsequent Tuesday with the ultimate on Friday, so Stephen Bradley’s employees could have a chance to see their opponents in motion.
Rovers can be at dwelling within the first leg on July 11/12 with the away leg every week later however having dwelling benefit for the primary leg will supply followers a while to try to make journey plans for the second leg.
