Dundee United match-winner Zac Sapsford aims to finish the job in Luxembourg

Zac Sapsford’s debut goal gave Dundee United a narrow UEFA Conference League qualifying win over UNA Strassen and now the Australian is looking to complete the task in Luxembourg.

A new-look United side had found their opponents a troublesome obstacle in the first half of their second qualifying-round clash at Tannadice.

But Sapsford, playing his first competitive game since signing from Western Sydney Wanderers, fired in from 25 yards in the 47th minute to give Jim Goodwin’s side a 1-0 advantage going into the second leg next week.

Sapsford said: “Good game. Tough, to be fair. We expected that. We’re disappointed we didn’t make it two, three, four, going to Luxembourg, but I think 1-0, it’s not too bad, and we can build on that and go to Luxembourg and hopefully finish the job.

“I’m a striker. I love scoring goals and to get a winner is obviously a great feeling, but I know there’s still more work to do in Luxembourg.

“We created some really good chances. If we take those, as I said, we’d probably score two, three, maybe even four.

“We didn’t underestimate them, we knew they’d be a great opponent and we just need to make sure we get the job done in Luxembourg.”

Sapsford relished his first appearance for the Terrors in front of a packed Tannadice.

He said: “It was incredible. Everyone told me it’s amazing and really, they showed up and it was great. I had goosebumps walking out, hearing the fans scream. I’ve honestly never heard a stadium like that. It’s crazy.

“I’m loving it. It’s a new experience for me. I’m from Australia, so it’s completely different. I know it gets colder, so I’m ready for that. But, I’m loving it, so it’s good.”

Goodwin has recruited 11 new players into his squad – seven started against UNA Strassen – and Sapsford admits it will take time to settle.

He said: “It’s not easy, but I think we’re doing really well. It’s 11 new players, it’s tough for any manager and players to get used to each other. But I think we’re doing it really well and these games are definitely helping.

“We had a good pre-season to work on the way we wanted to play and I think we’re bringing that out every week more and more, so that’s good.

“We learned a bit (on Thursday). That’s what we’re going to work on during this week, preparing for the game next Thursday. So we’ll do our work and we’ll be ready.”