Sparta Prague class shines through as spirited Shamrock Rovers fall short

The home side had some insider knowledge of the Irish set up through Kerry native Diarmuid O’Carroll in his role of assistant manager of the Czech giants.

FALL SHORT: Rovers Danny Mandroiu dejected after his side concedes a fourth goal. Pic: ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Europa Conference League: Sparta Prague 4 (Sadilek 33’, Suchomel 44’, Sorensen 50’, Haraslin 90’) Shamrock Rovers 1 (Mandroiu 82’)

A spirited Shamrock Rovers fell to a 4-1 defeat to a classy Sparta Prague side, who proved just a step up in class on the night.