Every nail in Dundalk was been gnawed down to the cuticle on Wednesday night… toes included.
It was far from easy, but Dundalk have secured their place in the third Qualifying Round of the UEFA Champions League by beating FH Hafnarfjordur on the away goal rule.
The Icelandic outfit had the advantage going into the second leg having secured a 1-1 draw in Oriel Park last Wednesday night. It looked like the night was going to end in tears for the Lilywhites when the home side took the lead after 19 minutes with former Dundalk man Steven Lennon grabbing the lead.
It went from bad to worse for the League of Ireland side as Ronan Finn’s penalty was saved early in the second half, but after the break, David McMillan brought them back into the game with this outstanding goal from distance.
52: GOAL!
David McMillan equalizes for @DundalkFC! 1-1 on the night and 2-2 on agg! #FHvDUN https://t.co/Y8D0zc9hoq— eir Sport (@eirSport) July 20, 2016
Magic McMillan made it 2-1 on the night and 3-2 on aggregate less than 10 minutes later, meaning the Icelanders required two goals without reply to knock Dundalk out.
62: GOAL!
FH 1-2 @DundalkFC! That man McMillan again! It's 2-3 on agg to the League of Ireland side! #FHvDUN https://t.co/p4oAxQEqyO— eir Sport (@eirSport) July 20, 2016
FH managed to get one back which made it a nervy finish, but Dundalk’s resilient defence held on to secure a clash against BATE Borisov in the next round on Tuesday.
77: GOAL!
FH 2-2 @DundalkFC (3-3 agg). The hosts level on the night and set-up some nervy final stages! #FHvDUN https://t.co/ujQUvq6dWe— eir Sport (@eirSport) July 20, 2016
Listen to our new GAA podcast with Colm Parkinson. Click here to subscribe on iTunes
