Europa Conference league: Damien Duff’s side secure 1-1 draw against St Joseph’s after fiery tie in the Gibraltar heat
Shelbourne's Sam Bone celebrates with team-mates after scoring a goal against St Joseph's in the Europa Conference League first qualifying round, second leg at Europa Point Stadium in Gibraltar. Photograph: Martin Seras Lima/InphoAn equaliser on the night from defender Sam Bone proved decisive in the 27 degree heat of Gibraltar as Shelbourne celebrated their return to Europe after 18 years by winning through to the second round of the Europa Conference League.
Getting through brings the challenge of a meeting with FC Zurich, the first leg in Switzerland next week, and the not inconsiderable financial boost of a guaranteed minimum €700,000 in Uefa prize money.Shelbourne aim to keep ball and lead in club’s biggest match for 18 years Roared on by a vocal travelling support, Shelbourne started promisingly with captain Mark Coyle, who scored after just 27 second in the first leg, working Alejandro Ruiz early on, while JJ Lunney shot narrowly past a post following a corner on 17 minutes.
Shelbourne responded well to level on 34 minutes. St Joseph’s didn’t deal with a Coote cross into their area and Bone scrambled the ball home to score on his full debut.
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