Shamrock Rovers raise confidence for Europa Conference League group stages with Ferencváros scalp

(Ferencváros win 4-1 on aggregate)

Shamrock Rovers can get ready for the Europa Conference League group stages draw tomorrow – and they will be third seeds – after winning the battle but losing the war in Tallaght.

There was an air of formality about this after Ferencváros' 4-0 home-leg win. They were barely out of second gear on the night but Rovers acquitted themselves well and the experiences they are enjoying and enduring on this European run will stand to them.

Andy Lyons' goal at the death from fellow sub Jack Byrne's corner helped the Rovers and Irish co-efficient and, arguably, they deserved to win the game.

They again showcased their squad depth, even if Ferencváros go home happy and enter the Europa League.

Rovers' fate will be known after lunch on Friday when, for the first time ever, an Irish side will be drawn from a pot that isn't the bottom of the pile in European group-level combat.

GOAL - Shamrock Rovers take the lead late on with Andy Lyons powering his header past Bogdan #EuropaLeague #rtesoccer