Linfield manager David Healy expresses confidence that his team can overcome their one-goal deficit from the first leg of the Champions League first qualifying round against Shelbourne when they meet again at Windsor Park on Wednesday night.
The match will be broadcast live on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website, starting at 19:45 BST.
The League of Ireland Premier Division champions hold a 1-0 lead, courtesy of Mipo Odubeko's second-half goal at Tolka Park last week.
Healy believes that the Irish Premiership champions are still very much in contention and plans to adopt a more offensive strategy in Belfast, though without being reckless from the outset.
"It's a significant challenge, but we are full of belief. We are slightly behind, but we won't be reckless early on. We intend to apply more pressure but must avoid wasting 95 minutes of effort by being out of the tie within the first 15 or 20 minutes this week."
"We need to be stronger in possession and ensure we have better options than we did last week."
The Northern Ireland international, capped 95 times, adds that their previous experience in European competition should benefit the team, and he anticipates "a much-improved performance."
"Most of the players have experienced the highs and lows of European competition. It will be tough, but we have a strong record at Windsor Park, and the players believe in the opportunity."
"We gave the ball away cheaply in the first leg and couldn't maintain possession to create opportunities. I am confident we will be better in possession in the second leg."
The south Belfast team will welcome Chris Shields back from suspension for the second encounter with Shelbourne.
"Shelbourne will enjoy the expansive pitch. They are a very skillful team with players who excel in tight situations. They are neat and tidy with the ball," Healy continued, as he prepares for his 500th match in charge of the Blues.
"Last week, we didn't control possession enough to challenge Shelbourne. Hopefully, with another week of training, improved fitness, and strong support, we can do better this time."
"I'm asking the players to perform as I know they can, with more forward momentum. Momentum is crucial."
'Away Games So Different'
Shelbourne manager Joey O'Brien is pleased to have a one-goal advantage but anticipates a completely different game in the second leg.
"European away games are very different, and the players understand this. Wednesday night will be a completely different game."
"We have a slight advantage. The players have seen Linfield's speed and movement, and now they know who they are up against."
"These are the types of games you want to be involved in, but ultimately it's about advancing to the next round."
The winner of the tie will face Qarabag of Azerbaijan in the second qualifying round, while the loser will enter the Conference League qualifying second round to play the losing team between FK Zalgiris of Lithuania and Hamrun Spartans of Malta.
Watch highlights of every Champions League game from 22:00 on Wednesday on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app.
There will also be a Champions League Match of the Day on BBC One on Wednesday, from 22:40 to 00:00.
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