Dundalk suffered a humbling 5-0 defeat away to Varteks in the first leg of the UEFA Cup first qualifying round this evening.
The Croatian side were simply too strong for Dundalk and are now virtually assured of making progress into the next round after the return leg at Tolka Park - Shelbourne's home ground - on Wenesday, August 29th.
Martin Murray’s Dundalk men should take consolation from the fact that Vartek’s adventures in Europe last year resulted in victory over Premiership side Aston Villa in this competition.
Another result streaming in from a busy UEFA schedule this evening, Irish League Champions Linfield also suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat at home to Stabaek. First Qualifying Round 1st Leg First Qualifying Round 1st Leg