PLAYING in Europe is a dream for Connah’s Quay Nomads star Noah Edwards as he aims to stamp Bosnia on his passport this month.

Edwards played his part in helping Nomads stun Slovenian side NK Bravo with a 1-0 away win in Ljubljana six days ago.

If Neil Gibson’s side can avoid defeat in tomorrow evening’s second leg at The Nantporth Stadium in Bangor then it’s a second round date with Bosnian outfit Zrinjski Mostar

“Everyone’s aim is to play in Europe,” Edwards told the Cymru Premier League website as he prepares to chalk up his sixth European tie tomorrow.

“These are games that do not come around often, so this is a great opportunity for the whole squad.

“Obviously last year’s result against KA Akureyri was disappointing, but we do not feel that represented the overall performance, so it goes to show how well you have to play in these games in order to progress into the next round.

“The squad have been together for a longer period under Gibbo and we are more settled.

“The lads have worked really well with our sports scientist Kyle Taylor in order to be in the best shape possible

“Gibbo and the staff have studied Bravo hard since the draw was made.

“They have done a lot of tactical analysis and watched numerous games and clips in order to come up with a game plan.”

Gibson’s gameplan worked a treat last week when substitute Ben Maher came off the bench to volley home a late winner in the Slovenian capital.

Edwards and Maher have known each other since they were classmates in school and were a midfield duo under Gibson at former club Prestatyn Town.

“We are good friends on and off the pitch, which always helps,” added Edwards, whose brother Kai was also in the winning Nomads team last week.

“He has been managed by Gibbo at three different clubs now, so he knows his expectations and how he wants the team to play.

“It is no surprise he has come in and hit the ground running. He has a lot of experience at Cymru Premier level and has key strengths in the midfield area, which will be great for us to utilise this season.”

Nomads took a splattering of supporters with them to Slovenia but will expect a good show in Bangor.

“We hope to see many of them at our home tie, so we can turn last year’s disappointment into delight for them,” added Edwards.

Nomads weren’t the only team flying the flag for the Cymru Premier League in Europe.

The New Saints triumphed 3-0 against Decic in the Champions League while Caernarfon Town’s first ever game in Europe ended in a dream-come-true 2-0 win at home to Northern Ireland’s Crusaders.

Caernarfon head to Belfast tonight for the second leg where they can expect a decent following.

“We know they’re that 12th man – they’re unbelievable for us,” boss Richard Davies told BBC Sport Wales.

“I think there were 400 tickets sold already and I’m hoping there will be another 150 now jumping on the boat and on the planes and making some noise and getting behind the lads.”