Preview: Shamrock Rovers aim to turn over deficit in Iceland

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley has challenged his players to learn from last week's below par Champions League performance as they take on Breidablik in the Kópavogsvöllur Stadium.

The Hoops are a goal down after Damir Muminovic's thunderous free-kick proved the difference between the teams last week.

It could have been worse on a night as Rovers goalkeeper Leon Pohls was called into action on several occasions.

A spell of openings early in the second half was the best the Hoops had to offer and brought hope. A chance for Sean Kavanagh was their the best on the night, while a tame effort by Johnny Kenny and Graham Burke being denied by Viktor Karl Einarsson were the highlights.

The first leg ended 1-0, far from insurmountable, but it was the nature of the defeat - outplayed at home - which gave cause for concern.

Bradley said he took responsibility for "the information and how it was given" to his players, saying he felt they gave the opposition too much respect in the opening 45 minutes.

He was adamant after the second half in Tallaght that "if we play at that level I have no doubt in my mind we can win the game and go through".

That remains to be seen and it leaves the tie extremely well-poised on home turf the Icelandic champions who impressed many observers.

Viktor Einarsson was sensational for Breidablik while Jason Dadi Svanthorsson was also a threat throughout.

Two of the most creative players for the Hoops will miss this game.

Jack Byrne made a surprise return for the game last Thursday after overcoming a knee issue. However, it has been confirmed Byrne suffered an injury and is now unavailable once more.

Neil Farrugia is also absent with Bradley saying he has "had a little setback". Trevor Clarke has a few more