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Shamrock Rovers Clinch Victory in Hard-Fought Waterford Match
An intense match at the Waterford Regional Sports Centre saw Shamrock Rovers emerge victorious against Waterford with a final score of 2 to 1. The match, corresponding to matchday 30 of the Irish Premier Division, was marked by intensity and midfield battles, reflected in the high number of yellow cards shown by referee Robert Harvey.
Shamrock Rovers took the lead in the 28th minute with a goal from J. Honohan, assisted by D. Cleary. The first half also saw several yellow cards, including one for K. Radkowski and J. Olayinka from Waterford, and for C. O’Sullivan from Shamrock Rovers.
The second half continued in the same vein, with yellow cards for S. Glenfield and J. Miles of Waterford. In the 72nd minute, M. Healy extended Shamrock Rovers’ lead with a goal assisted by A. Matthews. Just when it seemed the match was decided, T. Lonergan of Waterford reduced the deficit in the 90th minute, although without an assist.
Despite the late goal, Waterford were unable to equalize. Regarding statistics, Shamrock Rovers dominated possession with 56% compared to Waterford’s 44%. Shamrock Rovers also outshot Waterford, with 14 attempts (5 on target) compared to Waterford’s 9 (2 on target). Waterford committed more fouls (12 vs 10) and received more yellow cards (5 vs 1).
Substitutions waterford: at minute 57 T. Coyle came in and T. Lonergan went out., at minute 81 J. Dempsey came in and K. White went out., at minute 88 J. Miles came in and M. Faal went out.
Substitutions shamrock rovers: at minute 70 D. Mandroiu came in and D. Watts went out., at minute 71 J. McGovern came in and G. Burke went out., at minute 71 A. McEneff came in and R. Gaffney went out., at minute 87 J. Honohan came in and S. Kavanagh went out., at minute 88 M. Healy came in and G. O’Neill went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Waterford
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