Shamrock Rovers ease to win over St Joseph's in Conference League qualifier

Michael Bolton

Shamrock Rovers eased to a 4-0 win over St Joseph's in Gibraltar in the first leg of their second-round Conference League qualifier.

Stephen Bradley's side took the lead after 13 minutes through Rory Gaffeny, which they took into the interval.

In the second half, they took control and doubled their lead through Daniel Mandrolu.

John McGovern made it three, before Jack Byrne ensured they would have a comfortable lead to bring back to Dublin next week.

St Patrick's Athletic were 1-0 winners over Kalju in the first leg of their Conference League qualifier at Richmond Park .

Chris Forrester came off the bench to get the goal at the death, while the Estonian club were reduced to 9 men after two players were shown second yellows.