Shamrock Rovers and St Joseph's FC played to a 0-0 draw in the first leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League qualifier on August 1, 2025. The result at Tallaght Stadium leaves this tie perfectly poised ahead of the return leg in Gibraltar, with neither side able to gain a decisive advantage. The League of Ireland champions, Shamrock Rovers, were expected to dominate but found a stubborn and well-drilled St Joseph's defense difficult to break down. The best chance of the match fell to Rovers in the second half, but their striker's effort was brilliantly saved by the visiting goalkeeper. St Joseph's offered little in attack but will be delighted with a clean sheet away from home. The pressure now shifts to the second leg, where the home advantage for the Gibraltarian side could prove crucial in what remains a very open contest.