Cautious John Caulfield expecting gruelling Europa League test in Belfast

Cork City manager John Caulfield believes that the recent break from domestic action negates much of the perceived “summer soccer” advantage ahead of tonight’s Europa League first qualifying round clash with Linfield at Windsor Park tonight.

City beat Dundalk at Turner’s Cross on June 3 to move to within a point of the lead in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division, but their next game wasn’t until last Friday, a scoreless draw with Shamrock Rovers.

While Linfield’s last game was the loss to Glenavon in the Tennent’s Irish Cup in early May, they are back in pre-season and Caulfield thinks that the tie is a 50-50 call.