Marty Waters brace puts Rovers through in Europa League

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A brace of goals from winger Marty Waters and a first goal for the club from central defender Dave Webster against their Luxembourg opponents eased Shamrock Rovers into the second qualifying round of the Europa League, as the poor weather failed to dampen the delight of the Tallaght Stadium crowd of 3,250.

Pat Fenlon’s side go through to, almost certainly, meet Odds BK, as the Norwegian side lead Sheriff Tiraspol of Moldova 3-0 ahead of their home leg tomorrow, with the first leg of the second round next week. In addition, Rovers receive further prizemoney from UEFA of €210,000, on top of the €200,000 already assured for qualifying.