Healy 'disappointed' with second half in Vikingur win

Healy's side will now face Shelbourne in the play-off round

Linfield boss David Healy said he was "disappointed" with his side's second half display in their 2-0 win against Vikingur in the Uefa Conference League third qualifying round tie second leg.

A stunning strike from Kieran Offord and an own goal from Ali Olsen in the first half had the Blues ahead 3-2 on aggregate at Windsor Park.

They managed to see out the narrow victory in a nervy second half which frustrated Healy as he thought they could have played better and extended their advantage.

"I'm disappointed a little bit with the performance in the second half, we gave the ball away so many times and put ourselves in danger so many times," he told BBC Sport NI.

"On the other side, really pleased with the manner of the way we started the game and the manner of the goals.

"It looked like second half we eased off the game. We thought we were always able to score more than one goal and we did, but second half, it was probably a bit of fatigue and tiredness."

Healy praised Offord's fine opening goal, but still believes the striker has a lot to improve on.

"We always knew the potential and capabilities he had coming in, he has scored a few individual goals like that," the Blues boss added.

"I would urge him to tidy up his play. As a young centre forward, his decision making needs to improve as does his consistency. Add that to the electricity he already brings and he can be an all round better striker."

Healy's side will now face a European rematch with Shelbourne in the play-off round of the competition.

If they win that tie, the Blues will reach the league phase of the competition for the first time.