Europa qualifying wrap: Penalty heartache for Linfield
Linfield were denied a piece of history in the cruellest fashion possible against Latvian outfit RFS.
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Robbie Neilson proud despite Hearts crashing out of Europa League
Robbie Neilson was proud of his Hearts players for putting FC Zurich under “massive pressure” before Jorge Grant’s second-half red card swung their Europa League play-off back in favour of the Swiss champions.
Shamrock Rovers beat Ferencvaros 1-0 in Tallaght
A late goal from Andy Lyons secured a win for Shamrock Rovers against Ferencvaros at Tallaght Stadium.
Shamrock Rovers out of Europa League despite victory over Ferencvaros
Shamrock Rovers bounced back from their first-leg defeat to secure a 1-0 win against Ferencvaros but were still beaten 4-1 on aggregate as their Europa League qualifying campaign came to an end.
Ten-man Hearts crash out of Europa League after Jorge Grant’s red card
Hearts suffered Europa League play-off agony at Tynecastle after a red card for Jorge Grant effectively killed off their hopes of overturning FC Zurich’s first-leg lead.
Shamrock Rovers raise confidence for Europa Conference League group stages with Ferencváros scalp
(Ferencváros win 4-1 on aggregate)
Shamrock Rovers aiming to maintain home record in Europa decider
Shamrock Rovers will all in all likelihood conclude their Europa League campaign tonight ahead of an autumn of six more European fixtures.
Franco Foda confident FC Zurich can handle everything Hearts throw at them
Franco Foda insists FC Zurich will be prepared for everything Hearts throw at them in Thursday’s Europa League play-off second leg at a sold-out Tynecastle.