Champions League qualifier: The New Saints boss Scott Ruscoe wary of Rijeka threat
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The New Saints beat Europa FC over two legs in the first qualifying round
Champions League qualifier: Rijeka v The New Saints |
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Date: Tuesday, 11 July Venue: Stadion HNK Rijeka Kick-off: 19:45 BST |
Coverage: Live commentary on BBC Wales Sport website & BBC Radio Shropshire, updates on BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru |
The New Saints boss Scott Ruscoe expects a big step up in class against Rijeka in Tuesday's Champions League second qualifying round, first-leg tie.
The Croatia side ended Dinamo Zagreb's run of 11 league titles last season.
TNS overcame Europa FC in the first round - where Rijeka had a bye - after a thrilling extra-time win against the Gibraltar champions.
"Rijeka are a good team to watch... they've just beaten Lokomotiv Moscow 1-0 in a friendly," Ruscoe said.
"Friendly or not, if you're beating that standard of team and looking comfortable then you're obviously a good level.
"They've got good players, lots of international players so we'll be up against it, but we'll have a game plan again and give it our best.
"Like against the Gibraltar side, if we play at our maximum anything can happen."
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