Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United: A close match with a victory for the Rovers
Shamrock Rovers and Galway United faced off in a close match at the Tallaght Stadium in Dublin, with the Rovers securing a 2-1 victory. The game was marked by the intensity of both teams, with numerous fouls and yellow cards, and a back-and-forth game that kept the spectators on the edge of their seats until the end.
The ball possession dominance by Shamrock Rovers, who controlled 74% of the possession, translated into a greater number of goal-scoring opportunities. The Rovers managed 16 shots, 5 of them on target, while Galway United could only manage 9 shots, 2 of them on target.
The first goal of the match came in the 74th minute, courtesy of Patrick Hickey for Galway United, taking advantage of an assist from Seán Walsh. The tie came in the 88th minute, when Dylan Mandroiu, after an assist from Jack Byrne, put the score at 1-1.
The game turned uphill for Galway United in the 90th minute when Seán Walsh received a yellow card that left him close to being sent off. Despite attempts to equalize, the Rovers managed a second goal in the 90+5 minute, thanks to a header from Dean Williams.
In summary, an exciting match with a bittersweet ending for Galway United, who fought until the end but couldn’t avoid defeat.
Substitutions shamrock rovers: at minute 56 N. Farrugia came in and J. Honohan went out., at minute 56 D. Mandroiu came in and M. McNulty went out., at minute 56 A. McEneff came in and D. Watts went out., at minute 73 A. Greene came in and G. O’Neill went out.
Substitutions galway united: at minute 71 B. Burns came in and E. McCarthy went out., at minute 71 D. Hurley came in and V. Borden went out., at minute 81 M. Nugent came in and P. Hickey went out., at minute 90 K. O’Sullivan came in and S. Walsh went out., at minute 90 C. Horgan came in and J. Esua went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Shamrock Rovers
Galway United
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