Simon Power's goal early in the second half means the Saints trail 4-1 ahead of the second leg next week in Istanbul.

The two sides will meet again on July 30th.

The League of Ireland champions are back in the big time, and a win in this tie would give them a huge boost to reach the group stages of European football.

There was also wins for Shamrock Rovers, Galway United and Droghea.

Drogheda United and St Patrick's Athletic take first and second place in the league table, respectively.

The claret-and-blues took the lead twice, but had to settle for a 2-2 draw at home to defending champions Shelbourne.

Shelbourne beat Waterford 3-1 on Friday.

Shelbourne can give themselves a seven point lead at the top of the SSE Airtricity League table this evening

Damien Duff's side had two players sent off, with red cards for Wilson and Patrick Barett. 

Six fire engines including a turntable ladder and emergency tender were called to the incident.

Shelbourne remain top after tonight's round of games.

Shelbourne manager Damien Duff has alleged that a member of his coaching staff was racially abused