Shamrock Rovers 2-1 Ararat-Armenia result, stats and report

Universitatea Craiova generated twice the shots and nearly double the dangerous attacks of their visitors, yet a first-half equaliser was all they had to show for it. Ararat-Armenia defended their way to a valuable away point.

Shamrock Rovers dominated the statistics but could not hold on for a home win, as KuPS equalised in the 85th minute to take a point from Tallaght. Sophie Hargreaves breaks down the patterns that shaped the result.

Egnatia Rrogozhinë dismantled Shamrock Rovers 5-1 in Albania, scoring four times before half-time to end any hope of a Rovers comeback in this Europa League qualifier.

Celje overturned the aggregate picture with two goals in three minutes late in the second half, beating Ararat-Armenia 2-0 in a scrappy, card-heavy Champions League qualifier that told a more complicated story than the scoreline suggests.

Ararat-Armenia host Sparta Praha in the UEFA Europa League on Wednesday, and the question is not whether the Czechs are better. The question is whether the Armenians have the desire to make this difficult.

Ararat-Armenia host Universitatea Craiova in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday 27 August, and the numbers tell a fascinating story. One team is unbeaten at home. The other hasn't won away in three attempts. Jay Thompson breaks it all down.

Shamrock Rovers travel to Kuopio on Thursday 27 August with serious questions about their form on the road. Connor Maguire gives his verdict on a tie where neither side has shown they can keep a clean sheet.

Shamrock Rovers travel to Albania holding a 3-1 lead from the first leg. Sophie Hargreaves breaks down the structural patterns, the tactical matchup, and where the game will be decided.