A STOPPAGE-time Maritimo winner may have broken Sporting Fingal hearts, but manager Liam Buckley praised his players, insisting this tie is still very much in the melting pot.

NOT exactly impressed by the local media placing the tag of ‘David versus Goliath’ on the tie, Sporting Fingal manager Liam Buckley will hope that his extensive preparation will give his side every chance as the club makes its European debut at the Estadio da Madeira tonight.