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.

Thu, 14 Jul, 2005 - 01:00

Colm O’Connor

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.

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Courts Soccer Place: Shelbourne Person: Alan Mathews Person: Seamus Kelly Person: Michael Dempsey Event: UEFA Cup Event: FAI Cup Event: League Cup Organisation: Longford Organisation: Carmarthen LONGFORD Organisation: Carmarthen Organisation: Cardiff Organisation: Bohemians Organisation: Cork

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