Dundalk fall to Sligo Rovers in a tense match
Sligo Rovers defeated Dundalk 3-1 in an exciting match at The Showgrounds. The match was marked by intensity and scoring opportunities, with both teams displaying an offensive style of play.
Dundalk opened the scoring in the 24th minute with a penalty scored by R. Benson. However, Sligo Rovers reacted strongly and managed to tie the game in the 69th minute thanks to a goal by N. Morahan.
The red card given to H. Cann in the 75th minute gave Sligo Rovers the advantage, and they took advantage of their numerical superiority to score two more goals. E. Chapman scored from a penalty in the 77th minute and sealed the match with a goal in the same minute.
Dundalk tried to react, but Cann’s red card and Sligo Rovers’ numerical superiority prevented them from scoring any more points.
Statistics:
Sligo Rovers: 57% possession, 15 shots (6 on target, 7 off target), 4 corners, 12 fouls, 1 yellows, 0 reds
Dundalk: 43% possession, 11 shots (4 on target, 4 off target), 7 corners, 10 fouls, 1 yellows, 1 reds
Sligo Rovers solidified their position in the standings with this victory, while Dundalk will need to improve to compete for a spot in the top half of the table.
Substitutions sligo rovers: at minute 62 L. Pearce came in and C. Malley went out., at minute 73 K. Barlow came in and W. Waweru went out.
Substitutions dundalk: at minute 71 J. Gullan came in and E. Kenny went out., at minute 71 B. Faulkner came in and R. O’Kane went out., at minute 77 D. Keane came in and J. Hakiki went out., at minute 84 N. Garbett came in and R. Benson went out., at minute 84 R. Mahon came in and D. Horgan went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Sligo Rovers
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