The chase for the 2016 European Cup will take its next step on Tuesday. Two teams attempting to qualify for the tournament will do battle in a match between Finland and Romania. The contest scheduled for 2:45 p.m. ET will be held at Olympic Stadium in Helsinki and can be live streamed here free.
Finland head coach Mixu Paatelainen had this to offer following the team's 1-1 draw with Greece on Saturday (via UEFA): "I'm not happy with the Greece goal, but it was an excellent shot. Overall, I have to be satisfied with a point. We tried to win, but we had to settle for a draw. There are lots of talented players in this Greece side, yet we showed good energy and we also have a team which is difficult to beat."
"We had a good chance at the beginning of the match from Tim Sparv," he added. "It could have changed the way things went; however, I'm satisfied that we came from behind."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Romania's Raul Rusescu has made two brief appearances for Steaua Bucuresti in the UEFA Europa League. In just 50 minutes of playing time, the 26-year-old has three goals, an assist and an average of 2.5 shots on goal per match.
Finland's Projected Lineup (4-3-2-1): Maenpaa; Hurme, Moisander, Toivio, Arkivuo; Hetemaj, Sparv, Ring; Riski, Eremenko; Pukki
Romania's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Tătăruşanu; Chiricheş, Goian, Grigore, Raţ; Pintilii, Hoban; Maxim, Chipciu, Sânmărtean; Rusescu.
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