O’Brien: Apollon know what we’re about now

The oppressive heat and a wounded Apollon Limassol won’t faze Shamrock Rovers in next week’s Europa League return in Nicosia, insists veteran defender Joey O’Brien.

As they did three times against SK Brann in the first round, Stephen Bradley’s Hoops showed their character in coming from behind once more against the fancied Cypriot side to win Thursday’s second round, first leg 2-1 on another thrilling night at Tallaght Stadium.