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Dundalk have learned their potential Champions League fate

It’s The New Saints or Videton for Stephen Kenny’s men should they make it through.

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.

Michael Drennan and Fredrik Oldrup Jensen Shamrock Rovers have it all to do if they're to make it through to the 3rd round of Europa League qualifying. Lorraine O'Sullivan / INPHO Lorraine O'Sullivan / INPHO / INPHO

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.

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    Jul 17th 2015, 5:53 PM

    the game is being televised on rte

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    Jul 17th 2015, 3:34 PM

    Dahtil be a hord gaem so it willlll. Mon de tauwn

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    Jul 17th 2015, 4:08 PM

    it would b a real shame if the Dundalk game isn’t televised they have a real chance if qualifying

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    Jul 17th 2015, 8:31 PM

    a real chance of qualifying are you well?

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    Jul 17th 2015, 8:39 PM

    Are you well Matt? No seriously have you been checked out recently? You have an obvious hate towards Irish clubs.

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    Jul 17th 2015, 9:11 PM

    Yeah Matt educate yourself and watch the first leg on YouTube…..it’s about pride in Irish Football playing at the highest level and competing. Dundalk proved last season with the away win against Hajduk that an Irish team can be successful against top opposition.

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    Jul 17th 2015, 8:51 PM

    Look at matts following list on twitter and you won’t take him serious lads,proper ass and better just to ignore the little boy

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    Jul 17th 2015, 11:07 PM

    That’s not a bad draw at all for Dundalk if they can manage to qualify. Neither them sides even near the same quality as Bate are and Dundalk have a great chance of doing the job at home

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