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Drogheda United crushes Sligo Rovers in a dominant display
Drogheda, Ireland – Drogheda United secured a resounding victory over Sligo Rovers in a match held at Weavers Park. The home side dominated from the outset, scoring 9 goals and exposing their opponent’s weaknesses.
The match started at a rapid pace. Drogheda United scored two goals in the first 11 minutes, with D. James-Taylor and A. Quinn as the scorers. The home side’s dominance continued throughout the first half, with F. Pierrot scoring the third goal before the break.
In the second half, Drogheda United continued their goal-scoring spree. F. Pierrot scored again, followed by goals from C. Kane, E. Ahui, and A. Foley. Sligo Rovers could do nothing to counter the home team’s offensive, only managing to generate 9 shots, with only two of them on target.
Drogheda United’s victory is based on solid possession of the ball, with 38% control, and a large number of shots on goal (14). Their offensive play was relentless, with 9 goals and 7 shots off target.
Results:
Drogheda United 9 – 0 Sligo Rovers
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Substitutions drogheda united: at minute 40 D. Markey came in and S. Farrell went out., at minute 75 A. Foley came in and D. James-Taylor went out., at minute 75 J. Keaney came in and D. Webster went out., at minute 75 G. Deegan came in and R. Brennan went out., at minute 85 A. McNally came in and E. Ahui went out.
Substitutions sligo rovers: at minute 63 J. Henry-Francis came in and C. Wiggett went out., at minute 63 L. Pearce came in and C. Malley went out., at minute 63 O. Elding came in and W. Fitzgerald went out., at minute 63 S. Power came in and K. Barlow went out., at minute 72 D. Patton came in and E. Chapman went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Drogheda United
Sligo Rovers
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