Shelbourne suffer rain-sodden defeat in Slovenia

Olimpija Ljubljana 1 - 0 Shelbourne

Olimpija Ljubljana 1 - 0 Shelbourne

A depressing night for Eircom League sides abroad was completed this evening as Olimpija Ljubljana defeated Shelbourne 1-0 in Slovenia.

In a game played in raid-sodden conditions at the Bezigrad Stadium in Ljubljana, both sides had an equal share of first half chances.

However, the home side gradually assumed control of the tie after the break and a 72 minute strike from Jusufbegovic was enough to gain victory over Pat Fenlon's side.

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The return fixture is set for Tolka Park in two weeks time.