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UEFA Europa & Conference League LIVE: Chelsea, Man United, Tottenham & Rangers in action – scores, radio and text
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UEFA Europa & Conference League LIVE: Chelsea, Man United, Tottenham & Rangers in action – scores, radio and text

Afterpublished at 9:40 PM British Summer Time

The New Saints 2-0 Astana

Chris Wathan
BBC Sport Wales at New Meadow

Declan McManus of the New Saints celebrates his second goalImage source, Reuters

There was some surprise in the crowd – and in the press – that goalscorer Holden withdrew, albeit to enthusiastic applause.

And the way TNS won that penalty shows you exactly why Craig Harrison made the change.

Astana’s players were starting to look as if their legs might show the impact of a long week of travel.

And Wilson has pace to burn, which was evident when he forced the penalty.

The visiting fans – all full of energy at kick-off – have slowed their flag-waving to a pitiful standstill.