Dundalk played out a scoreless draw against Bruno's Magpies

Stephen O’Donnell’s side were forced to survive a number of scares in the searing Gibraltar heat to ensure they weren’t playing catch-up in next Thursday’s second leg in Oriel Park.

ALL SQUARE: Dundalk played out a scoreless draw with Bruno's Magpies in Gibraltar.  Pic: Gerry Scully/Sportsfile

Europa Conference League first qualifying round

Bruno's Magpies 0 Dundalk 0