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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Phil Blanche

RARE PHOTOS: Tns make welsh football history with conference league win over astana | Rare Historical Photos

The New Saints’ Rory Holden celebrates scoring his side’s first goal in their Conference League victory over Astana (Nick Potts/PA) - (PA Wire)

The New Saints became the first Welsh Premier side to gather points at the group stage of a major European competition by beating Astana 2-0.

Rory Holden’s header five minutes before the break paved the way for a historic Conference League victory, which was wrapped up in the final quarter after Branimir Kalaica handled a powerful shot from substitute Adam Wilson.

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