British trio learn Europa League fates

16 July 2010 13:04
iverpool have been drawn to face Macedonian side Rabotnicki or Armenian outfit Mika in the third qualifying round of the Europa League.[LNB] Rabotnicki are currently in pole position to face Roy Hodgson's side after winning the first leg of their second qualifying round 1-0 at home.[LNB]The two-legged encounter will take place on July 29 and August 5 with the first leg representing new boss Hodgson's first competitive game in charge.[LNB]Scottish side Hibernian have been drawn against Hungarians Videoton or Slovenian side Maribor in the third qualifying round of the Europa League.[LNB]The tie between Videoton and Maribor is delicately poised after a 1-1 draw in the first leg.[LNB]The other Scottish side in the draw, Motherwell, will face Norwegian outfit Aalesund if they get past Icelandic league leaders Breidablik.[LNB]Craig Brown's men claimed the upper hand in their tie with a 1-0 win on Thursday night.[LNB]Irish outfit Shamrock Rovers were handed a potential dream tie against Italian giants Juventus if they can see off Bnei Yehuda of Tel Aviv.[LNB]Rovers will travel to Israel with spirits high after securing a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their second-round qualifier with a late equaliser last night.[LNB]Welsh side Bangor City, who drew 1-1 with Honka Espoo this week, will face Maritimo or Sporting Fingal if they can overcome the Finns.[LNB]Cliftonville, leading 1-0 against Cibalia, will face CSKA Sofia if they get through and Portadown will tackle Siquliai or Wisla Krakov if they overturn a 2-1 deficit against Qarabag.

Source: Team_Talk