Possession key for Pat’s

It’s said imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

And while their captain Andrius Skerla may want Zalgiris to play like St Patrick’s Athletic did in the first leg in Vilnius last week, the home side plan to continue where they left off as they look to extend their remarkable unbeaten European record at Richmond Park to 12 games tonight.

Skerla admitted at yesterday’s pre-match press conference that St Pat’s ran Zalgiris ragged in the second half as Liam Buckley’s side finished much the stronger in earning a 2-2 draw to bring back to Dublin.