Mixed results for the Irish teams in Europa League action

In-form SSE Airtricity League Premier Division side St Patrick’s were unable to extend their five-match domestic winning streak, but UCD taste European victory.

In-form SSE Airtricity League Premier Division side St Patrick’s were unable to extend their five-match domestic winning streak as they lost 2-1 at Skonto Riga.

Saints took a 21st-minute lead through Aaron Greene’s fine volley but the visitors failed to make the most of their chances and ended up paying the price as Skonto snatched victory with goals from Arturs Karasausks (38) and Vladislavs Gutkovskis (65).