Larne celebrated their first appearance in European competition with a 1-0 win on Thursday night.
The Inver men embarked on the Europa Conference League against Welsh side Bala Town at the TNS Stadium.
David McDaid's early goal sealed a narrow win on the night, the striker firing home in the second minute.
The defining moment of the match came when McDaid latched onto Andrew Mitchell's through ball to coolly lob advancing Bala goalkeeper Alex Ramsay.
The Welsh side tried to claw their way back into the game but struggled to properly test Larne keeper Rohan Ferguson.
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Larne came close to doubling their lead in the second half and had a penalty appeal waved away.
Then Conor McKendry's teasing corner failed to get a touch, before McKendry himself went close with an effort.
Ronan Hale also found the side netting with a shot as Larne looked to press home their advantage.
Meanwhile, Glentoran came from behind to earn a late 1-1 draw with The New Saints.
Mick McDermott's men went behind to Leo Smith's 13th-minute goal and were largely frustrated by the Welsh visitors in the opening half.
They had to wait until the 82nd minute to get their reply with Jamie McDonagh on target.
And in Sarajevo, Coleraine were undone by two penalties as they suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat to FK Velez Mostar.
The Bannsiders were in front after just nine minutes when Ben Doherty fired low into the bottom corner.
It was all level in the 36th minute when Brandao converted from the spot after Aaron Traynor was adjudged to have handled inside the box.
And there was more penalty woe for Coleraine in the 66th minute when Lyndon Kane was sent off for a handling offence inside the area.
Brandao stepped up once again to slot home.
The second legs of each tie will be played next Thursday night.
