Following a goalless draw in the first leg in Andorra, Gzira United will be aiming for a win as they host UE Sant Julià in the second leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League at the Centenary Stadium on Thursday, kick-off at 8pm.
Only a win would guarantee a place in the second qualifying round as in case of another draw, the match would go into extra-time. A clash with HNK Rijeka of Croatia awaits the winner.
Two years ago, in the preliminary round of the UEFA Europa League, the Maroons defeated Sant Julià 2-0 in Andorra and 2-1 at the Centenary Stadium to make it to the next round with a 4-1 aggregate score. However since then the team from Andorra did considerable progress and, in fact, last week, they held the initiative throughout the ninety minutes.
Addressing the media on Wednesday, Gzira coach Darren Abdilla said his players are well-prepared for this game and is confident they would make it to the next stage. Although they may start as favourites, he stressed that they would be keeping their feet on the ground. Abdilla said that Sant Julià proved that they can give Gzira a very hard time and therefore they could not underestimate their opponents.
Source: Malta Football
