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Ireland might yet have two teams in the group stages of European combat for the first time after Shamrock Rovers defeated their North Macedonian rivals Shkupi 3-1 – the ultimate victory in a game billed as a struggle between good and 'evil' prior to kick-off by the visitors.
Shamrock Rovers have given themselves a cracking chance of progressing to the second qualifying round of the Champions League after a relatively comfortable win on a cloudy night in Dublin before over 7,000 fans.
A Rory Gaffney daisycutter right before half-time proved to be the only goal as Shamrock Rovers squeezed past Finn Harps in Ballybofey.
Shamrock Rovers were missing some marquee players but nevertheless edged past St Patrick's to extend their lead at the top of the Premier Division to ten points before 4,365 fans in Inchicore.
Shamrock Rovers lost ground on leaders Derry City as they could only manage a draw against 10-man Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds.
If Shamrock Rovers are to retain their title, perhaps they will look back on the final game in the first series as especially pivotal, Aaron Greene's rasper deciding a riveting Dublin derby against Shelbroune.
Sligo Rovers continued their unbeaten start to the season, holding the Champions to a thrilling draw at Tallaght Stadium.
Shamrock Rovers lost their second game out of four at Richmond Park on Friday night, however, manager Stephen Bradley appeared unconcerned by the outcome in Inchicore.