St Patrick's Athletic have put themselves in a commanding position in their Europa Conference League tie against Vaduz with a 2-1 win at Richmond Park.
Jake Mulraney scored twice in the first 17 minutes to give Stephen Kenny's side the advantage in the first half.
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The Liechtenstein side pulled a goal back, before Joe Redmond restored the two goal advantage in the 77th minute.
By contrast, Shelbourne’s second round qualifier with Zurich looks to be over after this evening’s first leg.
Damien Duff’s side were beaten 3-0 in Switzerland, having conceded inside 28 seconds.
Shelbourne will need a miracle ahead of the second leg in Tolka Park.
