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Sligo Rovers Stuns Shamrock Rovers in Dublin
Dublin, Ireland – In a vibrant match held at Tallaght Stadium, Sligo Rovers defeated Shamrock Rovers in a game corresponding to matchday 36 of the Irish Premier Division. Despite Shamrock Rovers’ clear dominance in possession (68% compared to Sligo’s 32%), the visiting team demonstrated effectiveness and defensive solidity to take the victory.
Sligo Rovers opened the scoring in the 37th minute with a goal by O. Denham. In the second half, they extended their lead thanks to a penalty converted by O. Elding in the 53rd minute. Shamrock Rovers reacted and reduced the deficit with a goal by A. Matthews in the 62nd minute, assisted by A. McEneff. However, despite their efforts and dominating possession, they failed to equalize. Shamrock Rovers tried to turn the result around with 11 shots (4 on target) and 7 corners, but the Sligo Rovers defense remained firm. The match was characterized by a disputed game, with 9 fouls committed by Sligo Rovers and 6 by Shamrock Rovers. E. Agbaje from Sligo Rovers received a yellow card. Sligo Rovers, with 32% possession, seized their opportunities and scored two goals from the 7 total shots (4 on target and 1 off target).
The final result reflects Sligo Rovers’ ability to maximize their opportunities against a Shamrock Rovers that dominated possession but lacked punch in the opponent’s area.
Substitutions sligo rovers: at minute 16 J. McManus came in and C. Harkin went out., at minute 31 S. Quirk came in and D. Patton went out., at minute 71 E. Agbaje came in and C. Reynolds went out., at minute 71 R. O’Kane came in and C. Kavanagh went out.
Substitutions shamrock rovers: at minute 64 A. McEneff came in and M. Healy went out., at minute 64 S. Kavanagh came in and D. Watts went out., at minute 64 A. Matthews came in and R. Lopes went out., at minute 77 G. Burke came in and D. Grant went out., at minute 87 J. McGovern came in and M. Noonan went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Shamrock Rovers
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