Champions League: Qualifying Round One

[shinydan]

RHYL (WAL) vs. FK Partizan (SER)

A very nasty trip to Serbia for Rhyl of the Welsh Premier League. FK Partizan have won the Serbian league and cup for two successive years now. They also have plenty of European experience, sadly not all of it positive - their fans are known as "The Gravediggers" and got the team thrown out of the UEFA Cup two years ago for rioting. That aside, I can't see Rhyl winning.

Maccabi Haifa (ISR) vs. GLENTORAN (NIR)

But it's not as bad as this draw for Glentoran. Maccabi Haifa are one of the best sides to enter the tournament at this level, and Ghanaian striker Ransford Osei and Israel's own Mohammed Ghadir will give the Northern Irish line-up quite a lot to think about. Add to that uncertainties about new contract signings from last year's IFA Premiership winning team and I am doubtful about Glentoran's chances.

Aren't I just a bundle of confidence? 8)