Cork City to face Djurgarden

Cork City have been drawn to face Swedish side Djurgarden in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Cup.

Cork City have been drawn to face Swedish side Djurgarden in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Cup.

Cork reached the second round with a 2-1 aggregate victory over Lithuanian League leaders Ekranes but will face a stiffer task against Swedish League leaders Djurgarden.

Djurgarden previously faced Irish opposition in 2002 when they saw off Shamrock Rovers 5-1 on aggregate.

The first leg is in Stockholm on August 11 with the return leg the following fortnight in Cork.

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