Uefa Champions League second qualifying round first leg - Bohemians v TNS
Venue: Dalymount Park Date: Tuesday, 13 July Kick-off: 1945 BST
Coverage: Score updates on BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru, BBC Radio Shropshire 96FM and online and BBC Sport website

Mike Davies took over from Andy Cale as TNS manager this season

The New Saints boss Mike Davies hopes to upset the odds and beat Irish champions Bohemians in their Champions League qualifier.

The Oswestry-based side travel to Dublin for their second qualifying first-leg match on Tuesday.

"They're a cracking team and we go into the game as underdogs," Saints boss Mike Davies told BBC Radio Shropshire.

"But we've had a fantastic pre-season, everyone's done what they've been asked, and we've got every chance."

Bohs boss Pat Fenlon told his club website TNS "are as good as anything in our league, probably better than most".

Like Davies, Fenlon has included watching the opposition in preparation for the tie.

"They are a quality team with a blend of youth and experience," he added.

The first leg at Dalymount Park kicks off at 1945 BST, with the return at the Saints' Park Hall Stadium in Oswestry seven days later.

BBC Radio Shropshire will have coverage of the game on 96FM and online.

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