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A poor display in the fist leg - much more expected from the team ... Stoilov has a fullhy-fit squad at his disposal ... Only a draw in the last league game ... Litex face a big game away at Israeli minnows Hapoel Kryat Shmona as they need to earn a win after a disappointing draw in the first leg. The Bulgarian cup holders were tipped for an easy win but failed to break down the resolute Israelis and were left with a tricky test on the return leg. Try as they might, Stanimir Stoilov's men were not able to find a way past the keeper and the game finished goalless. The manager will now hope for more free spacs where his quick players could sparehead the deadlu counterattacks they are used to. He is expected to name almost the same 11 from the first game despite the disappointment. Wilfred Niflore should lead the attack while Ivelin Popov, Emil Angelov and Tom da Silva will be roaming around him. Du Bala and Krum Bibishkov are hoping for starting slot but they are unlikely to be handed. The manager has a fully-fit squad at his disposal and will also name the same 11 as in the first clash. The only question mark is whether Petar Zanev or Mihail Venkov will start at the left back. The latter looks the more likely choice given his fine form lately. Litex started the leagyue season strongly and won the first two games. However, only a late own goal away at Pirin on Saturday earned them a 1:1 draw. Stoilov will want to see his men rise to the occasion and deliver a performance they are capable of ahead of the second leg.