Gaffney brace inspires Rovers to emphatic win over Ballkani

With Shelbourne also in Conference League action over the next fortnight, the league game against Rovers, scheduled for the weekend in between, is now likely to be postponed.

NEXT  ROUND: Shamrock Rovers Rory Gaffneybrace inspires his side to an emphatic win. Pic: ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Uefa Conference League, Third qualifying round, second leg: Shamrock Rovers 4 (Gaffney 45+1’, 48’, Honohan 55’, Burke 67’) Ballkani 0 (Rovers win 4-1 on agg)

A double from Rory Gaffney, the second an audacious finish, and further goals from Josh Honohan and Graham Burke eased Shamrock Rovers through to the play-offs of the Conference League on another stirring night at Tallaght Stadium.