Shelbourne defeated HNK Rijeka 2-1, securing an important away victory in the Europa League. The win is crucial for league phase qualification and guarantees at least €3.8 million in participation money. Following a penalty awarded to Rijeka, Shelbourne responded quickly with goals from Sam Bone and John Martin. Despite Rijeka’s attempts and their own early struggles, Shelbourne's tactical execution shone through. The absence of suspended playmaker Toni Fruk hampered Rijeka's performance, leaving them to rely on long-range shots that failed to threaten Shelbourne's defense.
Joey O'Brien's Shelbourne overcame a penalty conceded by Wessel Speel, scoring twice against HNK Rijeka to stay in contention for Europa League progression, worth €3.8m.
Despite facing an early setback, Shelbourne quickly equalized with a clever corner routine, showcasing their determination and tactical prowess against the Croatian champions.
The suspension of creative playmaker Toni Fruk significantly impacted Rijeka, who struggled to create scoring opportunities and suffered from lack of cohesion in their attacking play.
Shelbourne's confidence surged after the equalizer, leading to a spirited performance against Rijeka, who mainly relied on long-range shots throughout the match.
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