Patrick McEleney steals the show as Dundalk grab a draw at Vitesse

Vinny Perth’s side were forced to weather a first half storm against Vitesse at the GelreDome in which the hosts only had a Matúš Bero goal to show for their efforts.

Patrick McEleney, 11, of Dundalk is congratulated by his team-mate Raivis Jurkovskis, 13, after scoring his side's first goal. Picture: Rene Nijhuis/Sportsfile

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The headlines could have read ‘Annihilation in Arnhem’ or equally ‘Victory over Vitesse’ but in the end Dundalk left the Netherlands last night with a very credible draw that gives them every hope of progression to the Europa Conference League play-offs.