Video - Riga players arrrive in Derry ahead of European clash

Riga players have arrived in Derry ahead of their Thursday night Europa Conference League first qualifying round clash with the Candy Stripes.

The squad, who take on Derry City at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, booked into a city centre hotel before being transported to a training session by bus.

The Riga players looked relaxed and joked with some Derry City fans in the hotel lobby before setting off for last minute training ahead of the match, which kicks off at 7.45pm.

The second leg will take place on July 14.

Comprehensive coverage of both matches will be provided by the Derry Journal.

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