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Shamrock Rovers Triumph Over Derry City in Tense Home Match
Dublin, Ireland – Shamrock Rovers secured a victory over Derry City at Tallaght Stadium in a matchday 26 Premier Division clash. The home side controlled possession with 52% compared to Derry City’s 48%. The scoring opened shortly after halftime, in the 47th minute, with a goal from R. Gaffney assisted by J. Honohan. Gaffney then extended Shamrock Rovers’ lead in the 65th minute. The match was marked by intense play, with numerous fouls (13 for Shamrock Rovers and 15 for Derry City) and cards. Shamrock Rovers received two yellow cards, while Derry City accumulated four yellow cards and a red card, the latter for A. Bannon in the 79th minute, further hindering their chances. Shamrock Rovers created more scoring opportunities, with 11 total shots, although only 3 were on target, while Derry City had 7 shots, also with 3 on target.
Substitutions shamrock rovers: at minute 46 A. McEneff came in and C. Malley went out., at minute 69 R. Gaffney came in and M. Noonan went out., at minute 74 D. Grant came in and J. McGovern went out., at minute 74 D. Mandroiu came in and A. Matthews went out., at minute 86 D. Cleary came in and C. O’Sullivan went out.
Substitutions derry city: at minute 63 L. Boyce came in and G. Whyte went out., at minute 63 D. Akinyemi came in and D. Mullen went out., at minute 85 M. Duffy came in and B. Doherty went out., at minute 85 S. Diallo came in and R. Boyce went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Shamrock Rovers
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