Shamrock Rovers starlet Michael Noonan has broken records in becoming the youngest goal scorer in European club competition history with his winning goal against Molde.
At 16 years and 197 days, his second-half goal saw him become the youngest scorer in modern UEFA club competitions since group stages began in 1992, not including preliminary rounds.
The teenager beats the record previously held by Romelu Lukaku, set by the Belgian back in 2009.
Kildare-born Noonan was making his debut for the Hoops as they picked up a priceless 1-0 victory in their Europa Conference League play-off first leg away in Norway.
It leaves the Irish side in control ahead of the second leg in Dublin next week, within touching distance of the last 16 of the competition.
Noonan was handed a starting role on Thursday night and was also involved in the incident that saw Molde reduced to 10 men with Valdemar Lund sent off for the hosts.
His big moment came as the game approached the hour mark.
Mats Dahli, once of Manchester United and Cardiff City, was caught in possession by Dylan Watts who found Noonan in the box to slide home from close range.
Rovers have enjoyed a remarkable European campaign, becoming the first League of Ireland side to reach the knockout stages of a major competition.
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