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Hammers Get Andorran Minnows In Europa League Qualifiers

Submitted by nevillenixon on Mon, 22/06/2015 - 12:13

West Ham United have been drawn against FC Lusitans for the first preliminary round of the Europa League Cup. The first leg is to be played on July 2nd in Andorra, the return leg will be played at the Boleyn Ground on July 9th.
FC Lusitans are based in Andorra la Vella, the capital of the principality. The football club were formed in 1999 and are also known as Lusitanos. The club's name, crest and kit reflect its Portuguese identity and they play at the 1,000-capacity Camp d'Esports d'Aixoval. Twice league champions in 2011/12 and 2012/13, they booked their place in the UEFA Europa League by finishing as runners-up last year. This will be their third participation in the Europa League and have lost in the first qualifying round in their previous attempts.
Andorra is a quick blast through france and could represent a good jolly, unfortunately the away allowance is 100 spectators! -Ed

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Bullyhammer

Mon, 22/06/2015 - 12:20

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Can also be done from

Can also be done from Barcelona airport, 3-4 hour drive up into the mountains.

jeffhammer

Mon, 22/06/2015 - 13:55

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In the next round its either

In the next round its either Birkirhara of Malta or Ulisses of Armenia so another good draw.

Bullyhammer

Mon, 22/06/2015 - 12:29

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The irony is, I'm currently

The irony is, I'm currently on my annual trip back to the UK!! LOL!

moore 6 legend

Mon, 22/06/2015 - 20:38

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Cor Blimey that's always the

Cor Blimey that's always the way Bully,will you get to see the second leg or will you be heading back by then

Bullyhammer

Mon, 22/06/2015 - 20:45

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Already made plans to visit

Already made plans to visit people over the time I'm here 'Oop North,', so don't think I'll be able to get down to London :-((( Think a lot of people might have the same problem with such short notice. Mind you looks like it will be near impossible to get tickets for the Andorra game anyway.

moore 6 legend

Mon, 22/06/2015 - 21:10

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Ah Right! Yeah that Andorra

Ah Right! Yeah that Andorra game i can see hammers fans sitting in the mountains lol

Bullyhammer

Mon, 22/06/2015 - 12:41

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We could play our U21 side

We could play our U21 side and still thrash this lot!

TungstenHammer

Mon, 22/06/2015 - 12:52

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Warm up game

FC Lusitanos are of a similar standard to the lower league teams that we generally play at the start of pre-season. Only drawback is we won't be able to play 45 minutes and then substitute the whole team at half time! Nevertheless this is a very friendly draw.