Shamrock Rovers wins with a late goal
Shamrock Rovers secured a 2-0 victory over Shelbourne in a match played at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. The match was a tight affair, with both teams battling for possession, but Shamrock Rovers eventually prevailed thanks to goals from J. Byrne in the 18th minute and N. Farrugia in the 85th minute.
The match started with Shelbourne pressing early on, but Shamrock Rovers held firm and managed to open the scoring through a goal from Byrne. Farrugia, who had already assisted Byrne, sealed the victory with his goal in the final stages of the match.
The match was marred by yellow cards, with Shelbourne receiving 4 cautions and Shamrock Rovers 2. Despite the cautions, the encounter unfolded without any serious incidents.
Shamrock Rovers finished the game with 58% possession and managed 9 shots, 3 of which were on target and 2 off target. Shelbourne, on the other hand, had 42% possession and managed 6 shots, 4 of which were on target and 1 off target.
Shamrock Rovers’ victory keeps them in the fight for the Premier Division title.
Substitutions shelbourne: at minute 62 H. Wood came in and R. Tulloch went out., at minute 75 D. Williams came in and A. Coote went out., at minute 90 D. Ring came in and J. Martin went out.
Substitutions shamrock rovers: at minute 68 A. Greene came in and D. Burns went out., at minute 68 G. Burke came in and D. Mandroiu went out., at minute 68 J. Honohan came in and J. Kenny went out., at minute 77 A. McEneff came in and D. Watts went out., at minute 83 D. Nugent came in and J. Byrne went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Shamrock Rovers
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