Shamrock Rovers edge out Galway United in a tense encounter
Galway, Ireland (September 16, 2024) – Shamrock Rovers secured a narrow 2-1 victory over Galway United in a thrilling encounter at Eamonn Deacy Park. The match was characterized by intensity and fight from both sides, with a total of 7 yellow cards handed out.
Shamrock Rovers dominated possession with 71% and, while not having the most shots, proved more effective. M. McNulty opened the scoring in the 20th minute with a goal that put the Dublin side ahead.
Galway United responded with a penalty converted by C. McCormack in the 31st minute, leveling the game. However, the joy was short-lived for the home side as an own goal by G. Buckley in the 84th minute secured the definitive victory for Shamrock Rovers.
Despite the defeat, Galway United fought until the end and had opportunities to score, but ultimately couldn’t capitalize. The match was a good example of the competitiveness that defines the Irish Premier Division.
Substitutions galway united: at minute 13 C. Horgan came in and J. Esua went out., at minute 72 D. Hurley came in and V. Borden went out., at minute 73 C. O’Keeffe came in and C. McCormack went out., at minute 90 R. Slevin came in and E. McCarthy went out., at minute 90 B. Burns came in and C. Horgan went out.
Substitutions shamrock rovers: at minute 65 D. Mandroiu came in and M. McNulty went out., at minute 66 J. Kenny came in and R. Towell went out., at minute 76 T. Clarke came in and S. Hoare went out., at minute 81 L. Grace came in and J. Honohan went out., at minute 81 D. Burns came in and G. O’Neill went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Galway United
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