Norwegian champion will start this tie as an absolute favourite, first of all because the difference between Norwegian and Latvian league is huge… And also experience is crucial in these kinds of matches; last year Brann managed to move on from UEFA Cup group stage, before they had suffered a shipwreck in the clash with Everton. Ventspils also played in the first qualifying round; they eliminated Welsh amateurs Llanelli although they lost first match away. The returning leg saw them reach a convincing victory without problems and get a chance to fight for the third round. This club is more or less present in European competitions each year but they didn’t have any great success. They will clearly, try to surprise the better rivals but the problem is that these are similar football schools and Brann have much better players.
Ventspils will defend but they can hardly resist Norwegians. Brann are always dangerous at home, they have waited for a chance to play in Champions League qualifications for a long time and they want to get to the third round where they will, depending on the draw, try to make a surprise. I should mention that coach Mjelde will insist on offensive approach so I expect goals. I doubt that Ventspils will accept the open battle but Brann are one of the most efficient home sides in Norway. Odds for a home win are not worth of mentioning but we believe that Brann will top -1 handicap…
29.07.2008
Norwegian champion will start this tie as an absolute favourite, first of all because the difference between Norwegian and Latvian league is huge… And also experience is crucial in these kinds of matches; last year Brann managed to move on from UEFA Cup group stage, before they had suffered a shipwreck in the clash with Everton. Ventspils also played in the first qualifying round; they eliminated Welsh amateurs Llanelli although they lost first match away. The returning leg saw them reach a convincing victory without problems and get a chance to fight for the third round. This club is more or less present in European competitions each year but they didn’t have any great success. They will clearly, try to surprise the better rivals but the problem is that these are similar football schools and Brann have much better players.
Ventspils will defend but they can hardly resist Norwegians. Brann are always dangerous at home, they have waited for a chance to play in Champions League qualifications for a long time and they want to get to the third round where they will, depending on the draw, try to make a surprise. I should mention that coach Mjelde will insist on offensive approach so I expect goals. I doubt that Ventspils will accept the open battle but Brann are one of the most efficient home sides in Norway. Odds for a home win are not worth of mentioning but we believe that Brann will top -1 handicap…
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