UEFA Champions League second qualifying round: Ararat-Armenia beat Shamrock Rovers in first leg

Ararat-Armenia defeated Shamrock Rovers 2–0 in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League second qualifying round.

Sandro Lima opened the scoring before Zidan Banjaki doubled the home side's advantage.

In the 75th minute, Kamo Hovhannisyan suffered an injury and was stretchered off the pitch.

The return leg will be played in Dublin on July 28.

The winners of the tie will face the winners of the Egnatia vs Celje matchup in the next qualifying round.

UEFA Champions League
Second Qualifying Round - First Leg

Ararat-Armenia 2-0 Shamrock Rovers

Venue: Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium
Referee: David Dickinson
Goals: Sandro Lima 51', Zidan Banjaki 81'