It was another disappointing night for the Irish clubs in the league phase of the Conference League.
Shelbourne’s wait for a goal continues with last night’s 2-nil loss to AZ Alkmaar the fourth game in a row in Europe in which they’ve failed to score.
Shamrock Rovers fell to a 2-1 defeat to Shakhtar Donetsk in Tallaght.
Elsewhere, Crystal Palace – who play Shels next – lost 2-1 to Strasbourg, with Andrew Omobamidele introduced late on for the hosts in France.
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Aston Villa have moved closer to progressing automatically to the knockout stages of the Europa League after last night’s 2-1 win at home to Young Boys.
Nottingham Forest are looking good for a play-off place after easing past Malmo 3-nil.
Celtic picked up their first away win in Europe for four years in coming from a goal down to get a 3-1 victory at Feyenoord.
Rangers’ hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages of the competition are hanging by a thread after drawing 1-1 at home to 10-man Braga.
