Shamrock Rovers suffer 4-2 defeat against Flora Tallinn

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Shamrock Rovers Suffer 4-2 Defeat Against Flora Tallinn
Flora's Martin Miller scores his side's second goal despite Rovers' goalkeeper Alan Mannus and Ronan Finn. Photo: INPHO/Sander Ilvest
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Flora Tallinn 4 - 2 Shamrock Rovers

Shamrock Rovers have been beaten 4-2 by Flora Tallinn in the first leg of their Europa Conference League play-off.

Sergei Zenjov opened the scoring for the homeside in the 13th minute, followed not long after by Martin Miller.

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Graham Burke got Rovers on the scoresheet just before the break, sending them into the second half trailing 2-1.

Again, it was FC Flora who struck first, with Rauno Sappinen in the 76th minute, before Liam Scales clawed one back for Stephen Bradley's side in the 86th minute.

A second for Miller in the closing stages of the game cemented the win, giving Rovers a large deficit to make up when the sides meet next.

The second leg will be held in Tallaght Stadium on August 26th and will be televised live on RTÉ Two.

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