The first round of Europa League fixtures for Irish clubs has finished. Mixed results: Truly humiliating for Bohemians, who lost 5-1 in Iceland to second-division side Thor. St. Pat's, though, went through to the second round by beating IBV on away goals.
Rovers struggled with a 0-0 draw at home, and, wrong league/right island, Linfield were hammered in the heat of Cyprus today, 3-0, in Champions League 2nd Round Qualification.
Didnt struggle at all. Created 5 clear chances and should have won on the night. Tie is still alive as we have drawn at home before and won away in Tel Aviv and Belgrade. Sligo lost 3-1 in Slovakia so they will be doing incredibly well to advance. Pats drew 1-1 in Bosnia having missed a penalty and only conceding with the last kick of the game.
Deservedly out although Ekranas were beatable. Malaise going through the club now. Good trip though. Sligo out after drawing 1-1 tonight. Pats through after extra time with an attractive tie against Hannover next.