Shelbourne will take a 3-1 lead into the second leg of their Conference League playoff with Linfield next week.
Harry Wood's penalty, plus second-half goals from Mipo Odubeko and Evan Caffrey, gave them the win at Tolka Park last night.
Odubeko missed a spot kick in the first half, while Linfield were reduced to 10 men following Matt Fitzpatrick's red card.
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It's also advantage Shamrock Rovers after the first leg of their tie against Portugal's Santa Clara.
Danny Grant and Danny Mandroiu got the goals in the Azores to put the Hoops 2-1 up ahead of next week's game in Tallaght.
Shelbourne manager Joey O'Brien is hoping that both Irish clubs can seal a place in the league phase next week:
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