David Healy's men dumped out of Europe at the first round
Linfield's European dreams have been dashed at the first hurdle despite scoring three times at home against Stjarnan.
But that was wiped out by two goals in five minutes from 17-year-old Matthew Orr and Matthew Fitzpatick. Matthew Orr is only on the pitch a matter of minutes for his debut and he heads Linfield back into the tie with 20 minutes to go.The winger shows great feet to create space in the box, but he drills his shot past the near post.Stjarnan have restored their two-goal advantage 12 minutes into the second half and it's no more than they have deserved.Sam Roscoe did well to clear the Kristjansson's dangerous low cross.
Mark Connolly headed the Candystripes in front on the night at the Brandywell, but the hosts have been reduced to 10 men after Adam O'Reilly was dismissed for picking up two yellow cards.Ethan McGee is the first player to pick up a yellow card.Linfield should be level as Chris McKee is put through on goal by Chris Shields.
Larne have been dumped out of the Champions League following a 7-0 drubbing by RFS, while Crusaders exited the qualifying rounds of the UEFA Conferenced League on penalties despite a memorable comeback against Caernarfon Town.
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