Fulham have been handed a Finnish test for the start of their bid for
European glory. Fulham will play their first ever European game against
Finnish side FC Haka Valkeakoski after being drawn against the Scandinavians
in the second round of the Intertoto Cup.
FC Haka qualified for the second round by beating FK Obilic 3-2 on aggregate
in the first round.
Jean Tigana's men will play the first leg at Craven Cottage on Saturday
July 6 with the away leg in Finland on Sunday, July 14.
FC Haka should not prove too much of an obstacle for the Londoners, as
although the Fins reached the Champions League last season they were beaten
9-1 in the qualifying round to Liverpool.
If Fulham is victorious over FC Haka they will meet Greek side Aegaelo
in the third round.
Key Intertoto Cup dates:
Second round: 6/7 July (first legs) and 13/14 July (second legs);
Third round: 20/21 July (first legs) and 27 July (second legs);
Semi-finals: 31 July 2002 (first legs) and 7 August (second legs);
Finals: 13 August (first legs) and 27 August (second legs).
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