Penybont, the best-supported side in the Cymru Premier, is gearing up for their Conference League first qualifying round tie against Kauno Zalgiris in Lithuania. Manager Rhys Griffiths, a prolific goalscorer in Welsh domestic football history, is preparing his team for the challenge ahead. Griffiths, who has guided Penybont to an unbeaten promotion season and five consecutive finishes in the Cymru Premier's European play-off places, is determined to make a sustainable impact in European competitions. The first leg will be played at Central Stadium in Jonava, due to Guns N' Roses playing at Zalgiris' regular stadium. Penybont midfielder Owen Pritchard praised the team's fans, known as the Bont Bank, saying they are like a twelfth man. Griffiths has done his homework on Kauno Zalgiris, watching them in three games just two days after the draw. He is aware of the complexity of Welsh football's European qualification and is focused on delivering a victory that would set up a tie with Iceland's Valur or Estonia's Flora Tallinn in the next round. The game is scheduled for Thursday, with the second leg to follow at the Cardiff International Sports Campus seven days later. Griffiths is one of the most experienced managers in Welsh football, having played in Lithuania twice in the Uefa Cup. He is confident that his team can make a strong impression in the Conference League. Penybont's European tour has been made possible by The New Saints' victory over Connah's Quay in the Welsh Cup final, which ensured Penybont's place in the Conference League. Griffiths was nervous watching the final, but his team's fate was sealed when TNS triumphed 2-1. Now, Penybont is focused on making the most of their European opportunity.