The New Saints still in the tie despite first leg loss – Harrison

“If we had went away with a 1-0 defeat, it wouldn’t have been the worst result in the world, but I don’t think 2-0 is either.

“It keeps you in the game and keeps you ready to go back at Park Hall.

“We’ve had a really good record at Park Hall in recent years.

“We gave Ferencvaros and Hacken really good games and were only beaten by the odd goal by both teams.

“So, if we can get a goal first, then it’s game on again.”

Veljko Simic and Kaheem Parris struck in the second half for Sabah, who dominated the game but were frustrated by a disciplined defensive performance by TNS.

Harrison said he was “very proud” of his side’s efforts

“Myself and the coaching staff have spent long hours planning it, trying to get it from paper to pitch, getting across to the players and the players have come on board perfectly,” Harrison added.

“It’s a set play for the first one and the second one’s a very, very good goal because they’re very good players.

“We’ve got to sometimes accept that and we have accepted it.

“But I thought overall, the players carried out the plan almost perfectly and we are as happy as what we can be after being beaten.”