St Pat’s denied famous win in Istanbul as Besiktas come from two down to seal Conference League progression

Besiktas 3 St Patrick’s Athletic 2 (Besiktas win 7-3 on aggregate)

St Patrick's Athletic manager Stephen Kenny and his players applaud their supporters at Besiktas Stadium in Istanbul, Türkiye. Photo by Emre Oktay/Sportsfile

The European road has, as predicted, come to an end for St Patrick's Athletic. But not before an under-strength Saints side delivered one last dose of joy to their supporters, especially the 120-strong travelling army in Istanbul as they gave Turkish giants Besiktas a real shock before the Dublin club exited the Conference League on a 7-3 aggregate scoreline.

If Besiktas boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looked calm and relaxed at the end of the first leg tie in Dubl

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