League chairman congratulates Shels

Eircom League chairman Declan Ó Luanaigh has congratulated Shelbourne on reaching the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League following their 2-0 victory over Hajduk Split (4-3 agg).

"Shelbourne's fantastic achievement in reaching the third qualifying round of the Champions League marks new territory for the eircom League and is a credit to chief executive Ollie Byrne, manager Pat Fenlon, the players and everyone connected with the club," he said.