Zack Elbouzedi’s second-half headed goal proved the difference on the night against Sabah in the 27C heat of Baku
Stephen Kenny hailed his St Patrick’s Athletic players on a glorious night for the club as they advanced to the play-off round in Europe for only the second time in their history.
As they were in the first leg in Tallaght, the Azeri side – who played eight internationals over the two legs – were reduced to 10 men in the first half when defender Soufiane Chalka was sent off for a foul on Romal Palmer.READ MORE: Shamrock Rovers hang on to punch ticket into next round of Europa League
Unlikely to make Europe next season, it brings a welcome financial bonus to the club of a guaranteed minimum €1.275m in UEFA prize money and a shot at the group stages.
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