Dundalk know that four points from the last two group games will guarantee them a spot in the knockout phase. See the possible permutations here.
One man who thinks its eminently doable is the illustrious manager of their Russian conquerors. Mircea Lucescu, a former UEFA Cup winning manager with Galatasaray (they beat Arsenal on penalties), said that Dundalk were the best team in the group, aside from his own.
For many, it remains a bit of a stretch to pronounce Dundalk favourites to win any match at this level but there is a golden opportinity against Alkmaar.
Zenit slaughtered Alkmaar 5-0 at home. Thus, somewhat unsurprisingly, Lucescu believes Dundalk can win another game in Tallaght against the Dutch.
Not only that but he appeared to suggest it would be "easy" to avoid defeat in the final game in Israel.
He spoke to the press after last night's 2-1 win.
The best team is Dundalk, I cannot compare them with the others. 'They can win at home against AZ and it is easy to not lose a match against Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Lucescu should be fairly serene about his team's European form. They have won four from four and are already assured of top spot.
The remaining three teams are in a scrap for second place. Dundalk are still a nose ahead of Maccabi Tel Aviv by virtue of winning the head to head clash.
This trumps goals difference and goals scored.
