Derry City hoping to justify favourites tag against Faroe Island minnows

"We see Derry as favorites to go through," admitted HB Torshavn head coach Jakiub Martin Loensen.

FAROE BOUND: Derry City team and supporters on their departure from Derry airport. Photo by Kevin Moore/Sportsfile

Derry City's chartered aircraft landed in Torshavn early yesterday morning with Ruaidhri Higgins' squad accompanied by fifty supporters.

And having gained a confidence boost following their late, late defeat of Sligo Rovers on Friday night at the Brandywell, the Candystripes appeared to be in fine form during last night's training session at the Faroe Islands National Stadium which caters for 6,000 supporters.