Shelbourne pulled off a stunning 2-1 away victory against Rijeka in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League qualifier on August 7, 2025. The Irish underdogs delivered a monumental performance in Croatia to take a surprise lead into the second leg in Dublin. Against all odds, Shelbourne took the lead midway through the first half, stunning the home crowd at Stadion Rujevica. Rijeka responded with pressure and eventually found an equalizer, but Shelbourne displayed incredible resilience. In a dramatic finale, the visitors scored a late winner to secure a historic European away win. The Shelbourne goalkeeper was the hero, making a series of incredible saves to preserve the lead in stoppage time. This remarkable result gives Shelbourne a fantastic chance to progress, needing only to avoid defeat at home in the return fixture.