Thursday, July 16, 2009

Europa League Preview

The 2nd qualfying round begins tonight with Helsingborgs and Elfsborg in action. Elfsborg will be aiming to beat Hungarians Haladás in the Borås, while Helsingborgs are back in the Cacusus region to face Zestafoni of Georgia. 

Elfsborg: Elfsborg will be favourites to win at the Borås arena against their Hungarian opponents but Haladás will pose the threat of a surprise. Elfsborg, with possibly the best midfield in the Allsvenskan will be aiming to build a good lead to take to Hungary next week. Anders Svensson will be key as will striker James Keene but the big threat for Elfsborg will be Emir Bajrami. 

Helsingborgs: After beating Armenians MIKA Yerevan in the last round Helsingborgs face another trip to the Cacusus region this time to face Zestafoni of Georgia. Zestaponi were big winners over Lisburn in the last round and could pose a threat. Henrik Larsson remains the dangerman as does Rasmus Jonsson. 

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