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The Independent UK
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MYSTERIOUS: Shamrock rovers european dream comes to an end after shootout defeat - What They Never Told You

Rovers Europa Conference League campaign came to a close after losing a penalty shootout with Molde (Brian Lawless/PA) - (PA Wire)

Shamrock Rovers’ hopes of reaching the Europa Conference League last 16 were crushed after 10-man Molde won a 5-4 penalty shootout to advance after the game finished 1-1 on aggregate following the Norwegians’ 1-0 win.

Rovers were hoping to become the first League of Ireland club to reach the last 16 of a UEFA competition, but a mistake under difficult windy conditions allowed Magnus Wolff Eikrem to net a 10th-minute opener and draw the sides level 1-1 on aggregate.

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