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TNS paired for next Champions League tie

The New Saints of Oswestry have the carrot of playing well-known Scandinavian outfits Rosenborg or IFK Norrkoping if they progress in the Champions League.

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TNS need to win or earn a score away to Cypriot outfit APOEL Nicosia at the GSP Stadium in Tuesday's concluding leg of the second qualifying round tie.

If they do, they will play either Norwegian champions Rosenborg or Swedish champions Norrkoping after the first leg ended 0-0 at Park Hall.

Rosenborg are favourites to go through after winning the first leg 3-1, with the second leg next Wednesday.

The Welsh Premier League champions were the first tie to be drawn in today's draw in Geneva.

Tuesday's game, which kicks off at 6pm, will be shown live on Welsh channel S4C.

All third qualifying round ties will be played July 26 or 27 and August 2 or 3.

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