The Gavle club will face NSÍ Runavík of the Faroe Islands. NSÍ Runavík, who finished 4th in the Vodafonedeildin last year are one of the 'easier' ties Gefle could've got. NSÍ Runavík do have international players in their squad. Jóhann Troest Davidsen, Christian Hogni Jacobsen and Einar Hansen are just three of the squad who play for the Faroe Islands's national side.
Kalmar are the other side in the 1st qualifying round from Sweden. They also face Faroese opposition in the shape of EB/Streymur. EB/Streymur finished 2nd in the Vodafonedeildin last year and are one of the best sides the Faroe Islands has to offer. Kalmar with the quality they have should be able to see off any challenge from the Faroese side.
2nd qualifying Round:
The 2nd qualifying round makes for some good ties for the Swedish sides. Elfsborg enter at this stage and have been handed Moldovan opposition with Iskra-Stal coming out of the hat for the Boras side. Iskra-Stal contain a a squad of Moldovans and some Ukrainians so an eastern european trip for Elfsborg. They begin the 1st leg at home on the 15th July with the 2nd leg on July 22nd. Elfsborg are at home first.
Gefle, should the progress against NSÍ Runavík will face either Dinamo Tbilisi or Flora Tallinn on July 15th away with the home leg on the 22nd July. A trip east for Gefle should they progress.
Likewise for Kalmar. Kalmar who should beat EB/Streymur will face the winners of FC Dacia of Moldova or FK Zeta of Montenegro. They will be away first on 15th July with the home leg on July 22nd.
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