Shaktar Donetsk claim narrow win over Shamrock Rovers

The crowd of 9,226 featured a portion of the Ukrainian populace re-settled in Ireland since Russia’s invasion three years ago and they were treated to a thrilling climax.

NARROW LOSS: Mykola Matviyenko of Shakhtar celebrates after his side score their second goaL. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Europa Conference League: Shamrock Rovers 1 (Malley 87) Shaktar Donetsk 2 (Elias 23, Nazaryna 77)

If Shamrock Rovers want to test the boundaries of their success, they’d better get used to comfort-zone free challenges like this.