'They're the toughest team we will face so far this year': Stephen Bradley on Shakhtar task

An expected crowd of 9,000 will be rooting for Shamrock Rovers to win but they’ll also be wondering if among Marlon, Pedrinho, Newerton, Lucas Ferreira and Eguinaldo, they’ll view a Brazilian capable of illuminating the World Cup next summer

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley knows the task ahead will be difficult. Pic: Dan Clohessy/Inpho

Uefa Conference League: Shamrock Rovers v Shakhtar Donetsk, Tallaght

Brazilian brilliance will enlighten a winter’s night at Tallaght but Shakhtar Donetsk’s first-ever match in Ireland will also highlight the uglier side of the game.