Shamrock Rovers facing uphill Champions League battle after defeat in Armenia

Rovers manager Stephen Bradley said his side were "frustrated with the nature of the goals and the timing of them" 

Ararat-Armenia took advantage of defensive sloppiness by Shamrock Rovers for their opening goal. Pic: Asatur Yesayants/Sportsfile

Champions League second qualifying round first leg: Ararat-Armenia (Sandro Lima 51, Zidane Banjaqui 81) Shamrock Rovers 0 

Another comeback for the ages will be required by Shamrock Rovers to extend their Champions League campaign after slipping to a second two-goal first leg defeat in two weeks.