16-year-old becomes the youngest player to score a goal in the group or knock-out stages of a European club competition
Shamrock Rovers' Michael Noonan celebrates after scoring a goal during the Uefa Conference League knock-out playoff round, first leg against Molde at Aker Stadion. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/InphoShamrock Rovers
Noonan will remember every moment of this freezing Norwegian night, with his fluorescent yellow boots and red studs to the number 31 on his back. Rovers made four notable signings over the winter – Noonan, Matthew Healy, Danny Grant and goalkeeper Ed McGinty. All four made their first appearance for the club, in the starting line-up of a tie that is worth €800,000 to the club as this never-ending season takes a toll on Stephen Bradley’s squad.
What makes this an unforgettable moment in time is how the teenager spotted Lund’s desperate charge and showed the composure to touch the ball beyond the centre half a nanosecond before contact.
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