Fulham assistant manager Christian Damiano is confident that the Whites can beat FC Haka to book a place in the third round of the Intertoto Cup this afternoon.
The Whites were held to a goalless draw by the Finnish part-timers at Craven Cottage last Saturday, but Damiano believes they can progress to meet Greek outfit Egaleo by being more ruthless in the final third. He told a pre-match press conference in Valkeakoski yesterday:
“The first match against Haka flowed in only one direction but when the chances came we either missed or were unlucky, or their keeper made a great save. We were disappointed with the result. In the first game of any season it’s normal to have some difficulties. But we will have a good opportunity to qualify for the next round.
Haka never passed and didn’t create any real chances. This week in training we have focused on playing a better final pass and on our positioning on crosses. Away from home, we are looking to play a more effective counter-attacking game.”
