Apoel Nicosia beats Shamrock Rovers in a thrilling encounter
Apoel Nicosia emerged victorious in a thrilling match against Shamrock Rovers at the Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Despite enjoying more possession and more shots on goal, Apoel had to contend with a Shamrock Rovers player being sent off, as the Irish side fought bravely until the end.
The match was characterized by intensity and tension, with several yellow cards in the first half. In the 37th minute, Apoel Nicosia’s D. Abagna received a yellow card. In the 42nd minute, Shamrock Rovers’ N. Farrugia was also cautioned, followed immediately by a yellow card for Apoel’s X. Quintilla.
The sending off of N. Farrugia in the 50th minute, after his second yellow card, turned the tide of the match. Despite being a man down, Shamrock Rovers scored first, in the 90th minute, courtesy of a goal from D. Watts, assisted by J. Byrne. However, Apoel Nicosia responded quickly and managed to equalize with a goal from K. Laifis in the 59th minute.
Apoel Nicosia had more clear-cut chances, with a total of 14 shots, of which 3 were on target. Ultimately, Apoel’s pressure prevailed, securing a 1-2 victory.
Despite the loss, Shamrock Rovers demonstrated a great fighting spirit, especially after Farrugia’s dismissal.
Substitutions shamrock rovers: at minute 54 C. O’Sullivan came in and M. Poom went out., at minute 65 R. Towell came in and G. O’Neill went out., at minute 77 J. Byrne came in and D. Nugent went out., at minute 77 A. Greene came in and D. Mandroiu went out., at minute 77 D. Watts came in and J. Kenny went out.
Substitutions apoel nicosia: at minute 61 P. Kattirtzis came in and D. Abagna went out., at minute 72 I. Chebake came in and M. Susic went out., at minute 72 A. Bah came in and Y. El Arabi went out., at minute 88 M. Corbu came in and D. Ndongala went out., at minute 89 L. Dvali came in and K. Laifis went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Shamrock Rovers
Apoel Nicosia
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