Harambee Stars midfielder Alwyn Tera was an unused substitute as his club Ararat-Armenia booked their place in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League after surviving a tense second-leg battle against Shamrock Rovers on Tuesday night.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsArarat-Armenia advanced on a 3-2 aggregate score despite suffering a 2-1 defeat at Tallaght Stadium, having secured a crucial 2-0 victory in the first leg in Yerevan.##NAJAVA_MECA_9868144##Tera, who has established himself as an integral figure in Ararat-Armenia’s midfield in recent matches, watched from the bench as the Armenian side held on to their advantage and continued their European campaign.The Kenya international’s side will now face Slovenia’s NK Celje in the third qualifying round, with a victory guaranteeing a place in the Champions League play-off round. Should they fall short, they will continue their European journey in the UEFA Europa League play-offs.CONFIRMED: AFC Leopards re-sign midfielder seven years after departureArarat-Armenia found themselves under heavy pressure early in Ireland, with Shamrock Rovers racing into a two-goal lead through Matt Healy and Aaron Greene to level the tie on aggregate.However, Brazilian forward Sandro Lima struck in the second half to restore Ararat-Armenia’s advantage and silence the home supporters, ensuring the Armenian champions progressed.The result ended Shamrock Rovers’ Champions League ambitions, with the Irish side now dropping into the Europa League qualifying rounds.Court slaps Shabana with Ksh2.2 million fineArarat-Armenia’s progress also marks a historic achievement for the club, who have secured qualification for the main phase of a UEFA competition for the first time in their history.Obiero brothers feature in England friendliesElsewhere, Kenyan brothers Micah and Zech Obiero were involved for their respective English sides during pre-season friendly action.Micah started for Wealdstone as they edged AFC Wimbledon 1-0, while Zech came off the bench in the second half as Leyton Orient suffered a 2-1 defeat against Shrewsbury Town.Can Kakamega Homeboyz' great gamble on veterans land maiden league title?The duo continue preparations ahead of the new season as they look to make their mark in English football.