Shoot-out success puts Dundalk one win away from Europa League group stage

Chris Shields scored the decisive spot kick as Filippo Giovagnoli’s side advanced to the play-offs

Dundalk players, including Greg Sloggett, celebrate after the penalty shoot out during the UEFA Europa League win over FC Sheriff Tiraspol in Moldova. Picture: Alex Nicodim/Sportsfile

Sheriff Tiraspol 1 Dundalk 1 (Dundalk win 5-4 on penalties) 

Dundalk are one hurdle away from a return to the Europa League group stages after a stunning shoot-out victory against Sheriff Tiraspol in Moldova last night.