#shelbourne

#shelbourne

Having sat top of the table since May, the Reds managed to get over the line courtesy of Harry Wood's late winner in Derry on the final day, a goal that snatched the title from Shamrock Rovers and finally brought it back to Tolka Park.

A train ride south from the Amsterdam base that has become a home for an Irish footballer, they have the French Paradox, where, despite having a diet laden with fatty foods and fine wine, the population of France are generally healthy. There was something close to the Dutch paradox here in Alkmaar, not far from Amsterdam.

GOAL! Shels grab the first of the night! Shelbourne 1 - Waterford 0 The first goal of the night in the Premier Division has been scored by Shelbourne as Ali Coote puts the hosts in front after just seven minutes. A fabulous ball over the top by Kerr McInroy found his fellow Scot close to goal, as Coote jinked past Grant Horton and fired into the roof of the net. A dream start for Joey O'Brien's men. - Sean O'Connor live from Tolka Park.

GOAL! Drogheda United 2 Shelbourne 0 - Huge goal in the race for Europe as Drogheda double their lead!

Goal! - Drogheda United 1 Shelbourne 0 - Kareem gives the home side the lead against the run of play

Linfield faces Faroese side Vikingur in the third round of qualifying for the UEFA Conference League, with potential rematch against Shelbourne on the horizon.

Linfield could have been 3-0 up on the night before 15 minutes had gone, with missed chances and a near goal hitting the crossbar. Kearns's lack of concentration gifted possession to Fitzpatrick, who failed to find the target, a critical moment for Linfield's hopes.

The final play of the game sees a rather weary freekick from Linfield defended by Mark Coyle before Luis Godinho's whistle sounds for the last time this evening.