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Drogheda United Upsets Shelbourne at Tolka Park
In a match played at Tolka Park in Dublin on March 7th, 2025, Drogheda United secured an unexpected 1-0 victory over Shelbourne in the fifth round of the Irish Premier Division. Despite Shelbourne’s overwhelming possession (79%), it was Drogheda who claimed the win thanks to an early goal by W. Davis in the 4th minute. The goal, unassisted, highlighted the visitors’ clinical finishing.
Shelbourne dominated possession and shots (17 shots, 2 on target), but a lack of accuracy and Drogheda’s strong defense prevented them from equalizing. The home side had 6 corners, 7 fouls, and 2 yellow cards. Drogheda, with 21% possession, managed 9 shots (4 on target) and committed 3 fouls.
Substitutions shelbourne: at minute 46 R. Tulloch came in and J. Norris went out., at minute 62 A. Coote came in and H. Wood went out., at minute 62 J. Martin came in and A. Odubeko went out., at minute 71 R. O’Kane came in and E. Caffrey went out., at minute 71 J. Lunney came in and E. Chapman went out.
Substitutions drogheda united: at minute 69 L. Heeney came in and S. Farrell went out., at minute 73 Z. Bawa came in and T. Oluwa went out., at minute 90 C. Cronin came in and R. Brennan went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Shelbourne
Drogheda United
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