Late penalty denies Shamrock Rovers famous win in Athens

Graham Burke’s spot kick, coupled to a herculean defensive display, looked like delivering Hoops a big away win in Europe, until injury time.

ROY OF THE ROVERS: Shamrock Rovers players wave to the fans after their draw with AEK Athens. Pic: AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis.

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A 90th minute penalty denied valiant Shamrock Rovers a famous victory as they frustrated AEK in the cauldron of the Agia Sophia Stadium in Athens.