Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley hails 'huge' Gary O'Neill goal in Europa League win

Hoops take command of moneyspinning tie with 3-1 win at Tallaght Stadium

WINNING TIME: Shamrock Rovers' manager Stephen Bradley celebrates after the Europa League third qualifying round, first leg win at the Tallaght Stadium on Thursday night. Picture Brian Lawless/PA Wire.

Stephen Bradley knows all too well the significance late goals carry in Europe and so he was thrilled that his Shamrock Rovers side grabbed one that could bank €3.5m.

Racking up a 3-1 lead over Shkupi at Tallaght puts the Hoops in pole position to complete the job in North Macedonia next week and set up a Europa League playoff.