Monday, June 20, 2011

Smooth draw for Europa League debutants Olympiakos Volou












Olympiakos Volou had a smooth draw on Monday for their first ever season in European football, making them favourites to reach the third qualifying round of the Europa League.


The Thessaly side will face one of Rad Belgrade from Serbia and Tre Penne from San Marino in the second qualifying round.


The first match will be in Serbia or San Marino on July 14, with the return scheduled for July 21 in Volos.

The tie between Rad and Tre Penne will be played on June 30 and July 7.
"Such clubs can be very tricky," warned experienced Olympiakos Volou striker Ilias Solakis.