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Shamrock RoversDetails
| Date | Time | League | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 October 2021 | 7:30 pm | LOI Men's Premier Division | 2021 |
Match Report
Super-sub Burke delivers for Rovers
Second half super-sub Graham Burke broke the deadlock for Shamrock Rovers in the 65th minute in what was possibly his first touch to sink the enthusiastic effort of already relegated Longford Town at Bishopsgate this evening.
The Midlanders may have felt they should have had something for their efforts, in a match that was played in terrible conditions.
Both sides struggled early on with sluggish passages of play. Over kicked passes and the ball being held up on the soaked surface saw the initial stages definitely hampered by the weather.
Rovers dominated possession early on but struggled to create any chances of purpose. Their main threat coming from set-pieces six corners to Longford Zero in the first half shows how long the home side spent on the back foot.
Hoops were forced into a first-half change as captain Ronan Finn was replaced by Lee Grace.
The stoppage in play for the injury seemed to ignite the Midlanders as not long after in the 36th minute they had the chance of the half, a sweeping counter-attacking ended with keeper Alan Manus pulling off a wonderful save to keep the sides level.
The Tallaght side were restricted to mainly long shots from outside the box and on the stroke of half-time Longford could have found the opener as Aaron Robinson struck just wide from a good free-kick delivery. The teams went in level and Daire Doyle’s side were definitely the happier of the two teams at the break.
The second half started similar to the first Rovers pinning back the hosts but failed to create anything of note.
With 63 minutes gone manager Stephen Bradley had seen enough and made a triple substitution. Two minutes later that decision paid off as Dylan Watts, who was just introduced; beat the offside trap leaving himself one-on-one with keeper Lee Steacy.
Lee pulled off a great initial block but his save rolled straight to Burke, the other sub who tapped it home with his first touch.
The Town created more chances after going the goal down, but Shamrock Rovers experience started to show as they managed the game brilliantly, running down the clock for the narrow victory. Stomping out any chance of a late revival.
The Dubliners travel home now knowing one more victory should hand them the league title, retaining it from last year.
Timeline
Past Meetings
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(Series 23)
1 - 0LOI Men's Premier Division
Tallaght Stadium Shamrock Rovers v Longford Town |
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(Series 14)
0 - 1LOI Men's Premier Division
Bishopsgate, Longford Longford Town v Shamrock Rovers |
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(Series 5)
2 - 1LOI Men's Premier Division
Tallaght Stadium Shamrock Rovers v Longford Town |
9 - 1eLOI Group C
Online Event Shamrock Rovers v Longford Town |
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(Series 10)
1 - 2LOI Men's First Division
Tallaght Stadium Shamrock Rovers v Longford Town |
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(Series 1)
2 - 0LOI Men's First Division
Bishopsgate, Longford Longford Town v Shamrock Rovers |
2 - 4LOI Men's Premier Division
Bishopsgate, Longford Longford Town FC v Shamrock Rovers FC |
2 - 1LOI Men's Premier Division
Tallaght Stadium Shamrock Rovers FC v Longford Town FC |
2LOI Men's Premier Division
Bishopsgate, Longford Longford Town FC v Shamrock Rovers FC |
1 - 3LOI Men's Premier Division
Bishopsgate, Longford Longford Town FC v Shamrock Rovers FC |
3 - 2LOI Men's Premier Division
Tallaght Stadium Shamrock Rovers FC v Longford Town FC |
2LOI Men's Premier Division
Bishopsgate, Longford Longford Town FC v Shamrock Rovers FC |
Officials
| Referee | Assistants |
|---|---|
| Adriano Reale | Darragh Keegan Darren Carey |
Ground
| Bishopsgate, Longford |
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| City Calling Stadium, L50021, Mullolagher, Cloondara ED, Longford Municipal District, County Longford, Leinster, Ireland |
John Nee
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Full Time 1-0 to Shamrock Rovers who are one game closer to the league title
Four minutes of added time
Karl Chambers and Callum Warfield replace Dylan Grimes and Aaron Robinson
Aaron McCabe replaces Dean Zambra
Less than 10 minutes left in the contest Rovers hanging onto the result
Dobbs heads over after three corners in a row for the midland side
The home side starting to get more adventurous after going the goal down remains 1-0
Aaron Dobbs replaces Aaron McNally
Sub Graham Burke scores with possibly his first touch 1-0!!
Triple change for the away side Daniel Mandriou, Dylan Watts and Graham Burke replacing Aidomo Emarkhu, Richie Towell and Neil Farrugia
Free to Longford in a dangerous area the rain also appears to have subsided
Much like the opening of the first half Rovers pushing the home side back keeping possession well
Second half is underway
Half time score 0-0
Another great opportunity for the home side as Aaron Robinson hits the ball just wide from a cross in from a free-kick
Nearly half time score still 0-0 Longford with the best chance of the game rovers struggling to get chances on target
First booking of the night for Neil Farrugia
A brilliant counterattack from Longford the chance of the match was brilliantly stopped by Alan Manus in Goal for Rovers top-class save to keep the score 0-0
Longford starting to feel the pressure they are starting to get pinned pack struggling to get an out ball
Early change for Shamrock Rovers Captain Ronan Finn Replaced by Lee Grace after sustaining an injury
Grimes hits it straight into the Hoops wall 0-0
Free for Longford in a dangerous position
Rovers getting to grips with this game, they have had the majority of possession and a few efforts on goal nothing testing either keeper as of now. 0-0
The first corner of the evening goes to the away side
A lot of surface water is making passing difficult for both sides 0-0
Kick-off !!
Kick-off is 5 minutes away in a wet Bishopsgate!
The teams are finishing up their warm-ups as we are 15 minutes from kickoff
The Dublin side has been announced!!!
Less than 45 Minutes until kick-off we still await confirmation of Rovers starting lineup!
Longfords starting XI has been announced!!
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