UCD braced for Slovan Bratislava onslaught

SK Slovan Bratislava have vowed to avoid getting caught cold again when they try to secure a Europa League third round spot against UCD at the Belfield Bowl (6pm).

Although the Slovakians lead 1-0 from last week’s first leg, they trudged off their home pitch dissatisfied and conscious of not displaying similar complacency on the visit to Dublin.

The Students, for their part, will once again play with the freedom so evident during their three games in the competition to date. With youthful talent in their ranks like Ryan Swan, their match-winner in the previous round against Dudelange, the First Division outfit will look to make the rare advantage of having a full house supporting them count.