Defensive errors prove costly as Dundalk bow out of Europe

After a bright start, in which Michael Duffy had a goal harshly disallowed just 40 seconds in, Dundalk were twice badly exposed at the back.

Dundalk keeper Alessio Abibi is unable to prevent Matú Bero scoring Vitesse’s first goal in . Picture: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Dundalk 1 Vitesse 2 (Vitesse win 4-3 on aggregate)

On a night that their temporary landlords guaranteed progression in Europe, Dundalk’s journey was ended by a first-half blitz from Dutch side Vitesse.