Shelbourne kick off Conference League group campaign with valuable point against Hacken in Tallaght

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Joey O'Brien acknowledges the Shelbourne supporters after their goalless draw in Tallaght

On a historic night for Shelbourne Football Club, Joey O’Brien implored his players to play the game, not the occasion. “The celebration of getting here is done now,” said the Reds boss.

And his side did just that and they marked their long-awaited European league phase debut with a hard fought draw against Swedish Cup champions Hacken.

What had threatened to be a baptism of fire as the Reds took to this stage for the first time in their 130-year history, O’Brien’s men stood toe-to-toe with Hacken with a professional defensive performance to kick off the campaign with a point

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