Mistakes costly as Chelsea prove a bridge too far for Shamrock Rovers

Rovers’ fans, 3,000 in number, found their voice well before kick-off but may hit their club in the pocket after delaying the game by three minutes.

EUROPEAN NIGHTS: Shamrock Rovers goalkeeper Leon Pohls reacts after conceding a fifth goal, scored by Marc Cucurella of Chelsea. Picture: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Europa Conference League: Chelsea 5 (Guiu 22', 34', 45+3', Drewsbury-Hall 40', Cucurella 58' ) Shamrock Rovers 1 (Poom 26')

This was a bridge too far for Shamrock Rovers at the home of Chelsea.