'I love your country – especially Michael Flatley': Slovan react to great escape against Shamrock Rovers

The Slovakian champions progressed 3-2 on aggregate to meet Young Boys of Bern in the third round of Europe’s premier competition

Slovan Bratislava Vladimír Weiss, son of the manager with the same name, celebrates after scoring against Shamrock Rovers on Tuesday night. Picture: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Michael Flatley fan Vladimir Weiss admitted his Slovan Bratislava side were lucky to survive their Champions League test against Shamrock Rovers on Tuesday but he wasn’t agreeing with his counterpart over the tie’s turning point.

The manager’s son – also named Vladimir Weiss – punctured the positive vibe around Tallaght Stadium from Rovers bringing the tie level by sinking the decisive goal.