Shelbourne survive spirited Linfield to reach Champions League second round qualifiers

Shelbourne are one win away from securing league-phase football in European competition next season.

A 1-1 draw against 10-man Linfield at Windsor Park last night saw the Reds win their Champions League qualifying tie 2-1 on aggregate.

Ali Coote put the League of Ireland champions in front at Windsor Park, before Chris Shields equalised from the penalty spot for Linfield.

There was further drama straight up the other end when Kerr McInroy headed home at a corner, but the VAR spotted a shirt tug and Madley chalked the goal off.

Linfield were reduced to 10 men after 63 minutes when Mipo Odubeko – the goalscorer from last week’s first leg in Dublin – was chopped down by Hall who was shown a straight red card.

Next up for Joey O'Brien's side is a two-legged clash with Qarabag of Azerbaijan, beginning next week.