"But it got worse from there as, under absolutely no pressure, Milan Mbeng headed an overhit Shkendija cross behind for a stoppage time corner that gave them one last chance. In the scramble that followed, the League of Ireland side tuned out and a Ronaldo Webster shot across the goal was turned into his net by Paddy Barrett, a catastrophic series of events that means the odds are now stacked against Shelbourne extending their maiden adventure beyond Christmas."
"Their midfield quartet Kerr McInroy, JJ Lunney, Jack Henry-Francis and Harry Wood ensured ball retention and they were always looking to bring the wing backs Milan Mbeng and James Norris into proceedings. For all that Shelbourne were the better side in the first half, they didn't really create a meaningful chance; McInroy tripped over himself when presented with a good one from a Mipo Odubeko run and cut back."
"First, Shels were reduced to ten men, when Sean Boyd sustained an injury from an attacking free kick that meant he was unable to continue. Shels had used all five of their subs."
Shelbourne were beaten 1-0 in North Macedonia when a stoppage-time corner led to a scramble and an own goal by Paddy Barrett. The visitors had been reduced to ten men after Sean Boyd sustained an injury and all five substitutes had already been used. Milan Mbeng headed an overhit cross behind for the late corner that created the decisive moment. Shelbourne controlled possession through a midfielder quartet and sought to involve wing-backs Milan Mbeng and James Norris, but they produced few meaningful chances in the first half. The vast, sparsely filled stadium offered little atmosphere.
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