Coleraine prepares for tie against HJK Helsinki in Europe

Coleraine striker Matthew Shevlin expressed confidence as the team heads to Finland to face HJK Helsinki in the second qualifying round of the Uefa Conference League. This will be Coleraine's first European competition since 2018. Shevlin noted the challenge posed by HJK, who are in mid-season form, and emphasized the team's belief in securing a positive result to bring back for their home leg. The Bannsiders aim to build on their successful previous season, where they finished as runners-up in the Irish Premiership and won the Irish Cup. Ahead of the European match, Coleraine will compete against Larne in the Charity Shield, which Shevlin sees as a preparation opportunity.

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