Champions League qualifiers: Shelbourne go to Belfast for second-leg against Linfield
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Hello and welcome along to The Irish Times live blog for the second-leg
Champions League
first round qualifier between
League of Ireland
champs
Shelbourne
and their NIFL counterparts Linfield.
Shels had hosting duties at Tolka Park last week, so the teams are in Belfast this evening for the return leg.
Kick-off at Windsor Park is at 7.45pm.
We'll be keeping you updated on all the action throughout the evening, followed by Gavin Cummiskey's report after the final whistle.
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