Summary

  • Larne 1-4 Shamrock Rovers (17:45 BST)

  • Honohan fires Rovers in front in third minute

  • Kenny heads in second goal on 24 minutes

  • Cosgrove own goal makes it three on half hour mark

  • Gallagher pulls one back for Larne on 48 minutes

  • Burke restores three-goal lead five minutes later

  • Larne lost opener to Molde while Rovers drew with Apoel Nicosia

  1. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 19:19 British Summer Time

    Larne 1-4 Shamrock Rovers

    There is a flurry of changes as Stephen Bradley refreshes his Rovers side - Jack Byrne, Dylan Watts, and Trevor Clarke enter for Jordan McEneff, Markus Poom, and Darragh Burns.

    Meanwhile, Tiernan Lynch responds by introducing Mark Randall for Dylan Sloan as both managers look to the bench.

  2. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 19:11 British Summer Time

    Larne 1-4 Shamrock Rovers

    Graham Burke's outstanding performance - including an assist and a goal - comes to an end as Conan Noonan enters the fray.

    The departing Burke has been the architect of all that's been good about Rovers' play this evening.

  3. Postpublished at 19:09 British Summer Time

    Larne 1-4 Shamrock Rovers

    Dan Cleary and Levi Ives come together in a full-blooded challenge, with Larne winning the decision.

    This is a chance for the hosts to deliver into the danger zone, but again, it's wasted as the Inver Reds fail to beat the first man.

  4. Postpublished at 19:06 British Summer Time

    Larne 1-4 Shamrock Rovers

    Jonathan Bradley
    BBC Sport NI

    Rovers supporters had, for the first time all night, been briefly quietened after Gallagher's goal but their enjoying themselves again now.

    'Ireland's number one' goes the chant from the away end.

  5. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 19:06 British Summer Time

    Larne 1-4 Shamrock Rovers

    Double substitution sees a fascinating family dynamic emerge as Jordan McEneff replaces Thomson for Larne, setting up a brotherly midfield battle with Rovers' Aaron McEneff.

    Meanwhile, Darragh Nugent comes on for Danny Mandroiu as the visitors refresh their lineup.

  6. DISALLOWED GOALpublished at 19:04 British Summer Time

    Larne 1-4 Shamrock Rovers

    Roberto 'Pico' Lopes rises highest to nod against the crossbar before Jonny Kenny's acrobatic finish past Rohan Ferguson.

    The celebrations are cut short by the referee's whistle, but Larne's set-piece frailties continue to be exposed—a lucky escape for the hosts.

    Another update on the third goal - Uefa have had another look and it will go down as a Tomas Cosgrove own goal

  7. Burke has been sensationalpublished at 19:02 British Summer Time

    Larne 1-4 Shamrock Rovers

    Stephen Craigan
    Former Northern Ireland defender on TNT Sports

    It's a really loose ball from Joe Thomson and the last person you want to give it to is Graham Burke - he's been sensational.

  8. Postpublished at 19:00 British Summer Time

    Larne 1-4 Shamrock Rovers

    Jonathan Bradley
    BBC Sport NI

    Having grabbed a foothold back in the game, that's exactly the kind of goal Larne couldn't afford to give away.

    That's a gift for Burke who has been so influential this evening.

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    GOAL - Larne 1-4 Shamrock Roverspublished at 18:57 British Summer Time

    Graham Burke - 54 mins

    Graham Burke punishes Joe Thomson's careless pass, driving purposefully at the retreating defence before unleashing a clinical finish off the woodwork.

    Rohan Ferguson is helpless as Stephen Bradley's side immediately snuff out any hope of a Larne comeback.

  10. Hosts have lifelinepublished at 18:56 British Summer Time

    Larne 1-3 Shamrock Rovers

    Stephen Craigan
    Former Northern Ireland defender on TNT Sports

    Larne have a lifeline - I said the focus had to be on getting the next goal. Gallagher takes a touch and drills it into the corner.

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    GOAL - Larne 1-3 Shamrock Roverspublished at 18:52 British Summer Time

    Chris Gallagher - 48 mins

    It's just the start of the second half you'd have wanted if you were a Larne fan!

    Chris Gallagher capitalises on Rovers' hesitant defending, seizing on their failure to clear the corner.

    The former Cliftonville midfielder shows excellent composure to drill a precise shot into the bottom corner to reduce the visitors' lead to two.

    Game on as the home crowd finds its voice.

    Chris Gallagher gave Larne hope by pulling one backImage source, Getty Images
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    Chris Gallagher gave Larne hope by pulling one back

  12. PENALTY APPEALpublished at 18:52 British Summer Time

    Larne 0-3 Shamrock Rovers

    Dylan Sloan's whipped cross strikes Dan Cleary, prompting penalty appeals from the Larne contingent.

    The referee waves away the protests despite the vocal demands from both the bench and the terrace.

    A corner kick is all that's given.

  13. KICK-OFFpublished at 18:49 British Summer Time

    Larne 0-3 Shamrock Rovers

    The visitors get the action back underway.

  14. HALF-TIMEpublished at 18:36 British Summer Time

    Larne 0-3 Shamrock Rovers

    A dominant first-half display from Rovers sees them three goals clear, leaving Tiernan Lynch with an enormous task to rally his shell-shocked side for the second half.

    Uefa have awarded the third goal to Graham Burke with the ball already over the line before it touched Tomas Cosgrove.

    Joy for Graham Burke after making it 3-0 to the Dublin visitorsImage source, Getty Images
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    Joy for Graham Burke after making it 3-0 to the Dublin visitors

  15. Postpublished at 18:34 British Summer Time

    Larne 0-3 Shamrock Rovers

    Andy Ryan opts for an ambitious freekick that finds its way to Tomas Cosgrove on the flank.

    The fullback's delivery picks out Bolger in a promising position, but the referee's whistle cuts short any hope of a comeback as the Larne captain is penalised for a foul on Pico Lopes.

  16. Postpublished at 18:30 British Summer Time

    Larne 0-3 Shamrock Rovers

    Cian Bolger makes a vital intervention, turning Burke's dangerous cutback behind for a corner.

    The Larne captain had to act quickly there, though it hands Rovers another set-piece opportunity - an area where they've already proved lethal tonight.

  17. Postpublished at 18:28 British Summer Time

    Larne 0-3 Shamrock Rovers

    Dylan Sloan shows good intent, driving forward purposefully before trying to release Sean Graham on the left.

    Dan Cleary reads the danger, stepping in decisively to clear the threat—better build-up from the hosts.

  18. YELLOW CARDpublished at 18:24 British Summer Time

    Larne 0-3 Shamrock Rovers

    Tomas Cosgrove slides in late on Dan Cleary, earning himself a booking.

    The frustration of this difficult evening clearly showing in the defender's rash challenge.

  19. Avoidable goalspublished at 18:22 British Summer Time

    Larne 0-3 Shamrock Rovers

    Stephen Craigan
    Former Northern Ireland defender on TNT Sports

    I'm sure Tiernan Lynch would said to to his players this week not to concede soft goals - all three have been avoidable although Shamrock Rovers have been the better team.

    Rovers forward Johnny Kenny celebrates making it 2-0 in BelfastImage source, Getty Images
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    Rovers forward Johnny Kenny celebrates making it 2-0 in Belfast

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    GOAL - Larne 0-3 Shamrock Roverspublished at 18:19 British Summer Time

    Tomas Cosgrove own goal - 30 mins

    After VAR review, the goal stands - no foul was detected in Josh Honohan's tussle with Tomas Cosgrove to hand Stephen Bradley's side a firm grip on this one.

    A nightmare opening half-hour for Larne, who've been undone by set-pieces yet again.