Belarus football clubs to play Europa League matches today

Football sides from Belarus will play their second-leg Europa League matches on July 23. FC Naftan Novopolotsk has the best chances to advance to the next round after their home victory over Gent from Belgium 2:1. Naftan's winger Alexander Degtyariov notes that the away match will be difficult, but the Belarusians still have chances.

The future looks gloomy for MTZ-RIPO Minsk that was defeated in Donetsk (Ukraine) by the local side Metalurg 0:3. Dinamo Minsk had a goalless draw in a home match against Tromse from Norway.