The New Saints Fall Short in Estonia, but Remain in the Tie
The New Saints suffered a 1-0 defeat against Flora Tallinn in Estonia, but remain in the UEFA Conference League tie ahead of the second leg at Park Hall.
What Happened?
The New Saints' starting line-up for the match against Flora Tallinn included Dan Williams, Rhys Hughes, and Leo Smith. The match was a closely contested affair, with both teams creating chances throughout the game.
Why it Matters for The New Saints
The result leaves The New Saints very much in the tie ahead of the second leg at Park Hall in seven days' time. The team's performance was positive, with several chances to grab an equaliser.
What Comes Next?
The New Saints will look to bounce back from the defeat in the second leg against Flora Tallinn at Park Hall on Thursday, July 30.
The New Saints are currently 1st in the Premier League, with 80 points from 32 games, and are 22 points clear of GAP Connah S Quay FC. They have scored 81 goals and conceded 25 this season, with a +56 goal difference. Their recent form has been impressive, with 5 consecutive wins in the league.
The team's head coach, Craig Harrison, made a triple change on the hour mark, sending on Eoin Farrell, Rory Holden, and Ben Clark. Holden was involved immediately, sending a header wide at the back post following a cross from Hughes.
The New Saints had several chances to grab an equaliser, but were denied by the Flora Tallinn goalkeeper, Evert Grünvald. The team's goalkeeper, Nathan Shepperd, made several crucial stops throughout the match, including a powerful strike from Danil Kuraksin.
The New Saints will look to build on their positive performance in the second leg against Flora Tallinn at Park Hall on Thursday, July 30.
