Longford looking for knockout blow in UEFA Cup clash with Carmarthen

LONGFORD put their excellent knockout pedigree to the test tomorrow night when they take on Welsh side Carmarthen in the UEFA Cup.

The Irish side begin the first qualifying round tie as favourites after punching above their weight with back-to-back FAI Cup and League Cup triumphs in the last two years.

Manager Alan Mathews has overseen all that success and believes they have the ability to rise to the occasion again.