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Shamrock Rovers take big step towards Europa Conference League qualification after 4-0 win over Ballkani

Shamrock Rovers Take Big Step Towards Europa Conference League Qualification After 4-0 Win Over Ballkani
UEFA Europa Conference League Third Qualifying Round Second Leg, Tallaght Stadium, Dublin 14/8/2025 Shamrock Rovers vs FC Ballkani Shamrock Rovers Graham Burke celebrates scoring his sides fourth goal of the match Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne
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Shamrock Rovers have taken a major step towards qualification for the Europa Conference League after beating Ballkani of Kosovo 4-0.

The goals for the Hoops came from Rory Gaffney, who scored twice, Joshua Honohan, and Graham Burke.

Ballkani were leading 1-0 on aggregate going into the second leg.

Earlier, St Patrick's Athletic lost 3-2 to Besiktas.

The Saints took a 2-0 lead in the first half of their second leg against Besiktas, but lost 3-2 on the night in Istanbul to go out 7-3 over the two legs.

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