Gritty Shels battle hard in Amsterdam against European superpower Ajax

Daniel Kelly grabbed a deserved goal in the Europa Conference League third round qualifier but overall the Dublin side were outclassed

STEP UP: Shelbourne's Sean Moore dejected after conceding a goal in Amsterdam. Picture: INPHO/Manuel Blondeau

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Shelbourne showed true grit and determination right until the end on a night the gulf in class showed as The Reds fell to a 3-1 defeat in the first leg of their Europa Conference League third round qualifier.