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Stalemate in Reykjavik keeps Shamrock Rovers' Champions League hopes alive
ALL OF THE drama in this first leg tie came in the final 10 minutes but by the end there was still nothing to separate these sides ahead of next week’s return in Dublin. Shamrock Rovers went down to 10 men after a harsh second yellow card for diving was shown to Darragh Nugent, but it was substitute Johnny Kenny who missed a glorious chance to snatch victory with three minutes of normal time remaining.
League Preview: Bohemians -v- Shamrock Rovers - extratime.com
BOHEMIANS Bohs were on the wrong end of a new manager bounce when they lost 2-0 to the Noel King-led Dundalk last weekend so they themselves will be anxious to bounce back from that defeat when they entertain Shamrock Rovers in Dalymount Park this Friday night (KO 7.45pm). The Gypsies had responded well to the arrival of their own new manager Alan Reynolds in recent weeks and went into the game at Oriel Park on the back of three consecutive wins.
League Preview: Shamrock Rovers -v- Derry City - extratime.com
SHAMROCK ROVERS The Hoops have had an even worse start to the season than 2023. Rovers have just a point from their opening two league games, compared with the two draws from their first two games last year when the Hoops took till their seventh league match to find a win. It is 2018 since the Hoops last earned only a point from their first two matches. Rovers lost for the first time in 19 years in the league against Shelbourne last time out.
Hopes high for Derry as Dundalk plot comeback
Derry City and Dundalk lead Irish hopes in the Europa Conference League tonight while Shamrock Rovers look to salvage some pride against Ferencvaros. KuPS v Derry City (Agg 1-2), Savon Sanomat Areena, 5pm It was a special night in the Ryan McBride Brandywell last week when Derry City came from behind to bring a lead to Finland. The Candystripes looked a superior team but fell behind to a late first-half penalty.
Champions League Qualifier Preview: Breidablik -v- Shamrock Rovers - extratime.com
Macdara Ferris Mon, Jul 17 2023 Macdara Ferris reports from Kopavogur in Iceland BREIDABLIK The Icelandic champions took a 1-0 win with them away from Tallaght Stadium last week that gives them the advantage in this Champions League qualifier going into Tuesday’s second leg set for an 8.15pm kick-off (Irish time). While Rovers were idle over the weekend, Breidablik played a league fixture on Friday night winning 1-0 against Fram Reykjavik (who played most of the second half with only ten men).
League Preview: Finn Harps -v- Shamrock Rovers - ExtraTime.com
FINN HARPS Last season Harps secured their first win over Shamrock Rovers since 2008 and they could really do with another victory over Rovers if they are to ease their relegation worries. Ollie Horgan’s side have won just the two games this season and sit in the relegation play-off position in the Premier Division. They are only three points above basement side UCD with a ten point gap on Drogheda United directly above them in the table.
League Preview: Finn Harps -v- Shamrock Rovers - ExtraTime.com
League Preview: Finn Harps -v- Shamrock Rovers Thu, Jun 30 2022 Rory Gaffney celebrates with Roberto Lopes after the Cape Verde international opened the scoring against Harps in Tallaght last May Credit: Eddie Lennon (ETPhotos) FINN HARPS Last season Harps secured their first win over Shamrock Rovers since 2008 and they could really do with another victory over Rovers if they are to ease their relegation worries.
League Preview: St. Patrick’s Athletic -v- Shamrock Rovers - ExtraTime.com
ST. PATRICK’S ATHLETIC The Saints host lead leaders Shamrock Rovers in Richmond Park this Monday at 7:45 pm. The home side will want to get back to winning ways after a 2-2 draw away to Finn Harps on Friday. Pat’s led 2-0 in Ballybofey thanks to a Billy King double, but Ollie Horgan’s side fought back to claim a draw thanks to a 97th-minute equaliser from Ethan Boyle. Manager Tim Clancy spoke to stpatsfc.com in the build-up to this evening’s game.
League Preview: St. Patrick’s Athletic -v- Shamrock Rovers - ExtraTime.com
ST. PATRICK’S ATHLETIC The Saints host lead leaders Shamrock Rovers in Richmond Park this Monday at 7:45 pm. The home side will want to get back to winning ways after a 2-2 draw away to Finn Harps on Friday. Pat’s led 2-0 in Ballybofey thanks to a Billy King double, but Ollie Horgan’s side fought back to claim a draw thanks to a 97th-minute equaliser from Ethan Boyle. Manager Tim Clancy spoke to stpatsfc.com in the build-up to this evening’s game.
Shamrock Rovers -v- Sligo Rovers
Tweet FULL TIME! The game has ended between Shamrock Rovers and Sligo Rovers. Tweet FULL TIME! The game has ended between Shamrock Rovers and Sligo Rovers. Four more minutes Tweet Substitution Darragh Nugent (in) - Ronan Finn (out) (Shamrock Rovers). Tweet Substitution Dean Williams (in) - Graham Burke (out) (Shamrock Rovers). Tweet Yellow Card Rónán Coughlan (Sligo Rovers) is booked. Tweet Substitution Neil Farrugia (in) - Jack Byrne (out) (Shamrock Rovers).
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