'A big statement for the club and the league' - LOI sides make European strides

Sligo and St Patrick’s are the survivors in the Conference League, thanks to a pair of thrilling victories on Thursday night, while Shamrock Rovers still have a chance to qualify for the Europa League.

Thu, 28 Jul, 2022 - 22:24

John Fallon

It’s been a Triple-S week for League of Ireland teams after St Patrick’s Athletic and Sligo Rovers joined Shamrock Rovers in the third round of European competition.

Though Shamrock Rovers had earned that right a fortnight ago by leaping the initial Champions League hurdle, they still managed to win against a Ludogorets side bankrolled by off multiples of resources on Tuesday. They meet Shkupi from North Macedonia in the first leg next Thursday aiming for a playoff shot at reaching the Europa League group stage.