The New Saints 1-2 Europa FC: Welsh side suffer Champions League setback
Tuesday 27 June 2017 22:44, UK
The New Saints suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Gibraltar's Europa FC in the Champions League qualifying first round first leg in Wales.
The visitors went ahead as early as the eighth minute as Alex Quillo became his club's first scorer in the competition on their Champions League debut.
Scott Quigley equalised for the Welsh Premier League champions just before half-time when he flicked the ball on before firing home a strong finish.
But with 12 minutes to go the hosts were dealt a blow as Europa reclaimed the lead through Enrique Gomez Bernal, who finished from close range following a fine run by Liam Walker.
Things could have got worse for TNS in the closing minutes as the visitors hit the bar and defeat leaves interim manager Scott Ruscoe's side facing an uphill battle in the second leg.
