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Irish Mirror
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Paul O'Hehir

Bohemians set to make Aviva Stadium return for second European game

Bohemians are heading back to the Aviva Stadium as they chase another European night to remember.

The Gypsies smashed Icelandic side Stjarnan 3-0 at the Dublin 4 venue on Thursday with 6,000 fans in attendance.

That 4-1 aggregate win has set up a Europa Conference League second qualifying round clash with Dudelange.

Keith Long’s team travel to Luxembourg this week for Thursday’s first-leg and it has been confirmed that the second-leg will be at the Aviva Stadium on July 29 (7.45pm).

Bohemians fans enjoying the European experience at Aviva Stadium (©INPHO/Ryan Byrne)

Capacity - the game is another government pilot programme for the safe return of fans to sporting fixtures - will be confirmed tomorrow along with ticketing details.

Bohs Chief Operating Officer Daniel Lambert said: "The 6,000 in attendance last Thursday created an atmosphere to remember.

“It was a night that will live long in the memory of supporters and players after an agonising 16 months apart.

League of Ireland Director Mark Scanlon said: “This latest announcement is another step forward for our game as we edge back to normality.”

If Bohemians beat Dudelange over two legs, they will face a tough challenge against Greek side PAOK in the third round.

Dundalk, who host Levadia Tallinn at Tallaght Stadium on Thursday, will meet Dutch side Vitesse if they advance to the next round.

And following their Champions League exit, Shamrock Rovers will face either Teuta of Albania or Inter Club d'Escaldes of Andorra in the third round, having received a bye.

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