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Goalless Draw in a Foul-Ridden Match in Galway
Galway, Ireland – Galway United and Shamrock Rovers played to a 0-0 draw in a highly intense match at Eamonn Deacy Park, characterized by numerous fouls. Referee Kevin O’Sullivan was compelled to brandish a total of six yellow cards, four for Rovers and two for Galway United.
Shamrock Rovers dominated possession with 71%, but failed to convert it into clear scoring opportunities, registering only two shots, one off target and none on goal. Galway United, with 29% possession, tried to be more direct, accumulating 13 shots, with 4 of them directed at the rival goal.
The match, corresponding to matchday 27 of the Irish Premier Division, was constantly interrupted by fouls. Shamrock Rovers committed 17 fouls, while Galway United committed 11. Despite Shamrock Rovers’ territorial dominance, Galway United’s defense proved solid and organized, preventing the visitors from finding the back of the net. Six corners for Galway United and four for Shamrock Rovers did not alter the score. Overall, a tight match with few thrills for the fans present at the stadium.
Substitutions shamrock rovers: at minute 56 C. O’Sullivan came in and J. Honohan went out., at minute 56 A. Greene came in and J. McGovern went out., at minute 66 D. Nugent came in and D. Mandroiu went out., at minute 69 C. Malley came in and D. Watts went out., at minute 69 M. Noonan came in and R. Gaffney went out.
Substitutions galway united: at minute 65 E. McCarthy came in and A. Bolger went out., at minute 65 P. Hickey came in and D. McGuinness went out., at minute 75 S. Walsh came in and V. Borden went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Galway United
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