St-Etienne can get it right in second leg

St-Etienne celebrate a Europa League goalCredit: Paolo Bruno

SAINT-ETIENNE failed to make their superiority count in last Thursday’s 0-0 draw at home to AEK Athens in the Europa League third qualifying round first leg but they can make amends by winning tonight’s return contest in the Greek capital.

AEK did a commendable containing job in the first match but offered little going forward and failed to register an attempt on target.

The Greek outfit used to be regular participants in European football but have had a tough spell in recent years and last featured in the Europa League in 2011-12.

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Dan ChildsRacing Post Sport

Published on 3 August 2016inFootball tips

Last updated 18:51, 3 August 2016

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