Dundee United to face Dynamo Moscow in Europa League
Submitted by Rajiv Dhoot on Fri, 07/20/2012 - 14:43.
Moscow, July 20 : A tough trip to Russia awaits Scotland's Dundee United after they were drawn against Dynamo Moscow in the third qualifying round of the Europa League Friday.
The first leg will be played in Dundee at Tannadice Park Aug 2, with the return leg in Moscow a week later. The same dates apply for all the matches.
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Scottish team St. Johnstone are making their first appearance in European competition since 1999, and lost 0-2 to Turkey's Esiksehirspor Thursday.(IANS)
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