A strange finish to the game as Rijeka appeal for a penalty. Radeljic’s effort struck Sam Bone’s arm, but it didn’t look convincing whatsoever. The VAR check passes by and the final whistle sounds – Shels have won it!
Incredible work from Joey O’Brien’s side as they go to receive the adulation of the hundred or so travelling Shels fans. Inside a giant cage no less, that wouldn’t look out of place in Dublin Zoo. They fell behind to a Niko Jankovic penalty, but the League of Ireland champions responded through Sam Bone and John Martin.
In doing so, Shels have gone one better than they fared in Croatia 21 years ago – a 3-2 defeat to Hajduk Split. This time, the Drumcondra club take a 2-1 aggregate advantage back to Tolka Park next week!