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Shamrock Rovers’ European dreams ended in heartbreak after a late own goal by Graham Burke sealed a playoff loss, denying them a spot in the Uefa Conference League league phase and the €3 million prize. The dramatic moment came in the 75th minute when Burke, brought on as a substitute by manager Stephen Bradley in hopes of turning the game around, accidentally headed the ball into his own net following a scramble from a free kick conceded by Pico Lopes. Despite flashes of quality — including a sharp shot from Aaron Greene that forced a great save — Rovers struggled without key players like Jack Byrne and Daniel Grant, and the tactical shift toward direct play on the artificial pitch didn’t deliver. Now, the club must regroup domestically while grappling with the financial sting of missing out on European football — but their legacy as Ireland’s most successful club remains intact.

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