Europa League: Samuel Mensah's Ostersund close to securing historic round of 32 berth

Published on: 23 November 2017
Europa League: Samuel Mensah's Ostersund close to securing historic round of 32 berth
Samuel Mensah

Samuel Mensah and Ostersund FK could seal a passage to the Round of 32 stage of the UEFA Europa League with a win against Ukrainian side Zorya Luhansk tonight.

Ostersund will welcome Zorya Luhansk to the Jemkraft Arena in the penultimate game of Group J on Thursday.

The Swedish Allsvenskan outfit, who are making their debut season in Europe, sits atop of the group with seven points, one above the Ukrainians and two ahead of Spanish Laliga giants Athletic Bilbao, who will face German side Hertha Berlin at the Estadio San Mamés.

A victory for the Red and Black lads will see them land a place in the round of 32 stage of the competition, and could help them seal top spot where they will avoid some of the elite clubs in the next round.

Ostersund have recorded two wins, one draw and one defeat from four game, but they will be hoping to produce another scintillating performance against Zorya after beating them 2-0 in the first round in Ukraine.

The former Right to Dream Academy player has been ever-present for Ostersund in the competition, playing in central defense as well as right back and central midfield.

He helped Ostersund finish 5th in the just ended Swedish Allsvenskan season, making 20 league appearances.

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