Last campaign after a series of struggles and odd results in that
relegation- promotion matches in the two legged playoffs- that saw the
misfortunes of UCD moving to Airtricity’s not so popular First Division.
That was then and now is a different story in how the Students are
suddenly making a lot of noise in Europe’s top notch tourney only shadowed in
its importance by the always prestigious Champions League.
The UEFA Europa League playoffs isn’t a walk in the park especially if
you’re considered a second tier club as for the UCD chaps so far they are doing
wonders in their quest of seeking the ultimate of glories in this affair.
Just this event just overshadowed by Champion’s League, it houses the
best of Europe’s leagues and its squad’s determined to reach to the Group
stages were they will fight for their honor and seek the long eared shield.
This considered another important shield to adorn any of these clubs
halls, in case they make it all the way to the finals and winning it with an
all-around style.
In the case of UCD’s feat looking like a version of Samson versus
Goliath, were the Students are so far considered underdogs and with nothing to
lose if eliminated but a lot to gain if they continue in their ultimate of
quests.
After the UCD first obstacle conquered by eliminating Luxembourg’s top
squad in FC 91 Dudelange, by surviving with pure determination and resilience
that earned them a very valuable pass to the second rounds.
Here in the second of their challenges comes one called SK Slovan
Bratislava, were the College will have to visit at always difficult Pacienky
Stadium in Bratislava to a club known for its hardened stance and tough Sky
Blues or Belasis are known for.
Still for Students Manager Collie O’ Neill will be business as usual
and back to the drawing boards in his quest of gaining the ultimate of glories
by overcoming this upcoming challenge and advance to the third and last
knockout of rounds.
Focusing once again in reigniting the boy’s aspirations once again and
put their minds and sights on the Group Stages as the ultimate of prizes as the
first of achievements- were anything can happen regardless of the competition
around them.
Something that this club so far is looking ready and poise for, ask
that to their Boss Collie O’ Neill already thinking of the strategies to seek
and put in play in order to net an important result favorable for the Students
once again.
As their condition of visitors the Cumann Peile Choláiste Na Hollscoile, Baile Átha
Cliath or bettor known as UCD
can make the cut and live dream all the way to the final stages, Dea buachaillí Ádh mór!
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