English:
Thrilling Draw Between Sligo Rovers and Shamrock Rovers at The Showgrounds
Sligo, Ireland – In a vibrant and action-packed match, Sligo Rovers and Shamrock Rovers drew in a hard-fought encounter at The Showgrounds on July 5, 2025, for matchday 23 of the Irish Premier Division. Despite the difference in possession, with Shamrock Rovers clearly dominating (70% versus Sligo’s 30%), the match proved to be very even on the scoreboard.
Sligo Rovers struck first with a double by J. Hakiki in the 9th and 24th minutes, putting their team in a comfortable lead. However, Shamrock Rovers reacted quickly. D. Cleary reduced the deficit in the 33rd minute, assisted by D. Mandroiu, before J. Honohan equalized in the 63rd minute, with an assist from D. Watts.
The match was marked by intensity and midfield battles, reflected in the yellow cards shown to J. Doyle-Hayes and J. McManus for Sligo Rovers, and to D. Watts and J. Honohan for Shamrock Rovers.
Despite the superiority in shots (21 by Shamrock Rovers compared to Sligo’s 8), the Sligo Rovers defense managed to contain the opposition’s attack, preventing it from materializing into more goals. Shamrock Rovers had more opportunities from the corner (6 versus Sligo’s 2), but failed to capitalize on them. The match ended in a draw that leaves both teams with a bittersweet taste.
Substitutions sligo rovers: at minute 60 J. McManus came in and S. Quirk went out., at minute 60 W. Waweru came in and F. Lomboto went out., at minute 85 O. Elding came in and C. Kavanagh went out., at minute 90 R. O’Kane came in and K. McDonagh went out.
Substitutions shamrock rovers: at minute 64 G. Burke came in and M. Noonan went out., at minute 64 D. Watts came in and J. Byrne went out., at minute 76 J. Honohan came in and M. Kovalevskis went out., at minute 76 R. Gaffney came in and J. McGovern went out., at minute 87 D. Mandroiu came in and A. McEneff went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Sligo Rovers
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