McGinty is Sligo's spot-kick hero as he sends Rovers through to face Motherwell

Goalkeeper saved his side's skin multiple times in a frustrating display by John Russell's side at a packed Showgrounds but the Bit O'Red held their nerve in the shootout
McGinty is Sligo's spot-kick hero as he sends Rovers through to face Motherwell

A Bit O'Alright" Sligo Rovers players celebrate with goalkeeper Edward McGinty following their penalty shoot-out victory in the UEFA Europa Conference League 2022/23 First Qualifying Round Second Leg match against Bala Town at The Showgrounds in Sligo. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Sligo Rovers 0 Bala Town 1 (2-2 on agg AET; Sligo won 4-3 on penalties)

Goalkeeper Ed McGinty was the Sligo Rovers hero as the north-west outfit progressed - via a 4-3 penalty shoot-out win over Bala Town of Wales - to the UEFA Europa Conference League second qualifying round where they'll meet Scottish Premiership outfit Motherwell. 

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