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Wed 07 Jul 2008Estonians to prove a real test for Drogheda
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Drogheda Utd v Levadia Tallinn:DROGHEDA UNITED have an opportunity this evening to blow away some of the clouds that have gathered over the League of Ireland of late with Paul Doolin's side making their Champions League debut at a time when financial difficulties have struck at several of the country's leading clubs.
His side's task at Dalymount Park, said Doolin yesterday, is to concentrate on their own progression regardless of what is happening elsewhere. But a win in this evening's first qualifying round first leg against Levadia Tallinn would put United on course for a meeting with Dynamo Kiev and provide a timely shot in the arm for the league in general.
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