Uefa Conference League: Shamrock Rovers 1 (Malley 87) Shakhtar Donetsk 2 (Elias 23, Nazaryna 77)
Considering the levels they usually operate at in Europe, the smart money suggested that Shakhtar Donetsk would pitch up at Tallaght Stadium, control the game and bank the points with little enough fuss.
Sure enough, the points are theirs. But they were made to work for their reward every step of the way as Shamrock Rovers delivered a grandstand finish just when it looked like their Ukrainian opponents were pulling clear.
This is a stage that Rovers have grown accustomed to and they know how to produce big performances at this venue.
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