SHAMROCK ROVERS’ Champions League dream might have crashed and burned in Tallaght but at least they have the consolation of being parachuted into the play-offs of the Europa League.

Shamrock Rovers are looking to move a step closer to a place in the Champions League group stages tonight as FC Copenhagen visit the Tallaght Stadium at 7.45pm.

SHAMROCK ROVERS came into last night’s Champions League qualifier knowing they were facing formidable opposition in Copenhagen, a team studded with full internationals and players with knockout stage experience of Europe’s biggest competition.

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