Ozdoev and Despodov seal win for dominant PAOK over Shamrock Rovers

Given the 4-0 deficit from Thessaloniki last week, meaning the tie was all but over, the pressure was off Rovers, so to speak, with the parachute into the new league phase of the Conference League already secured.

TOUGH PLAY-OFF: Danny Mandroiu of Shamrock Rovers, centre, and teammates after their side's defeat. Picture: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Europa League play-off: Shamrock Rovers 0 PAOK 2 (Ozdoyev 64', Despodov 75')

(PAOK won 6-0 on aggregate)