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Shamrock Rovers welcome Portuguese side Santa Clara to Dublin on Thursday for the decisive Conference League qualifier. The Irish champions are determined to continue their European journey after earning a narrow 2-1 away win in the first leg, but they face a tricky test against opponents eager to overturn the deficit. With qualification at stake, the second leg promises intensity, …

Portuguese side Santa Clara enter their UEFA Europa Conference League playoff tie against Shamrock Rovers with equal parts ambition and caution. Under the leadership of Vasco Matos, the Azorean club has shown promise on the European stage, including a convincing 3-0 victory over Larne in the first leg of the previous round. That win highlighted their potential when operating at …