Hoops earn 0-0 draw but Johnny Kenny misses glorious late chance to take win back to Dublin.
David Sneyd Champions League first-round qualifier, first leg Víkingur Reykjavík 0 Shamrock Rovers 0 ALL OF THE drama in this first leg tie came in the final 10 minutes but by the end there was still nothing to separate these sides ahead of next week’s return in Dublin.
Víkingur Reykjavík almost punished Rovers straight away at the other end when Danijel Djuric flashed a 25-yard free kick inches wide. Advertisement Leon Pohls reacted quickly to push the initial effort onto the post and Djuric didn’t have the same anticipation levels as the Rovers goalkeeper. Indeed, by the hour mark the home side had forced 11 corners but Bradley’s side stood up to the test.
With 10 goals this season the on-loan Celtic striker’s introduction was a positive move after taking a more pragmatic approach from the start. Rovers only managed two of their own but a counter attack from substitute Kenny almost delivered in style.
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