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Details
| Date | Time | League | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 April 2022 | 7:45 pm | LOI Men's Premier Division | 2022 |
Match Report
Greene delivers late winner for Shamrock Rovers
Aaron Greene proved to be the super-sub for Stephen Bradley as Shamrock Rovers left it late to beat Shelbourne 2-1 at Tolka Park tonight.
His 89th minute strike prevented what looked like a huge point for Shels after Shane Farrell had equalised for them in the fist half.
Rovers dominated most of the game and got off to a perfect start when Andy Lyons scored after just two minutes.
The Reds were completely dominated in the opening 45 minutes and provided no real threat to the defending champions. Stephen Bradley’s men pressed intensely not allowing Shels a moment on the ball.
They would come close to doubling their lead with Graham Burke firing wide and Jack Byrne being denied by a great save by Brendan Clarke. Fortunately for the hosts the score line was only 1-0 at the break.
It was much the same after the restart as the ball was mainly in the Shels half. Despite this, the game’s next goal was scored by Damien Duff’s men.
Kameron Ledwidge picked out Shane Farrell at the back post who smashed home his cross from close range.
The Shelbourne players and fans rose to the occasion after Farrell’s equaliser and Tolka Park was in fine voice as confidence grew.
Still it was Rovers who came closest to finding a winner. Rory Gaffney had an effort saved by Brendan Clarke.
A point shared seemed like it was on the cards until the 89th minute when two Rovers subs combined.
Danny Mandriou pulled the ball to the edge of the area finding Aaron Greene who rifled home the winner to give The Hoops all three points.
Tonight’s result means that Shamrock Rovers go three points behind league leaders Derry City, although Derry have a game in hand.
Shelbourne are still to win at home this season and they will have to wait for their next attempt as they travel to face Derry next week.
As for Rovers, they host St. Pats at Tallaght Stadium.
Timeline
| 2' | 22. Andy Lyons | |
| 27' | 10. Graham Burke | |
| Conor Kane Shane Griffin | 57' | |
| Jordan McEneff Dan Hawkins | 57' | |
| 17. Shane Farrell | 58' | |
| 8. Aodh Dervin | 61' | |
| 72' | Jack Byrne Dylan Watts | |
| Daniel Carr Sean Boyd | 77' | |
| 77' | Graham Burke Daniel Mandriou | |
| 79' | 5. Lee Grace | |
| 83' | Richie Towell Aaron Greene | |
| 83' | Ronan Finn Neil Farrugia | |
| Shane Farrell Stanley Anaebonam | 86' | |
| 89' | 9. Aaron Greene | |
| 90' | 20. Rory Gaffney |
Past Meetings
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(Series 18)
0 - 2LOI Men's Premier Division
Tolka Park Shelbourne v Shamrock Rovers |
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(Series 9)
0 - 0LOI Men's Premier Division
Tallaght Stadium Shamrock Rovers v Shelbourne |
Ground
| Tolka Park |
|---|
| Tolka Park (Shelbourne FC), Drumcondra South A ED, Dublin, County Dublin, Leinster, Ireland |
GOAL! Rovers hit Shels on the counter, Mandriou picks out Aaron Greene on the edge of the area who smashes the ball home
Five to go here in Tolka Park and this one is still all to play for
A stoppage in play as Graham Burke receives treatment. Shels have looked more confident since the equaliser
Burke pulls on a lay off from Gaffney outside the box but can't find the target
Clarke grasps a tame Rory Gaffney strike inside the box
Dervin is booked
GOAL! Shels draw level. Against the run of play with a counter-attack and Shane Farrell finishes at the back post
Rovers picking up where they left off, dominating proceedings
We are back underway at Tolka
HT: Rovers lead 1-0 at the break and they have fully deserved it. There's not much to be said for Shelbourne other than they have not got a foot on the game at all. Rovers have toyed with them for 45 minutes and could be up by more
Andy Lyons comes so close to capping off what would have been a great team goal for Rovers but his effort is just the wrong side of the post
Clarke gets down low to deny Jack Byrne from close range
Burke is booked for a late tackle
Ronan Finn squares the ball across for Graham Burke, but he can't keep his strike down
Complete domination from The Hoops so far. Shelbourne have struggled to retain possession, Rovers pressing very intensely here
Daniel Carr with a glorious chance in front of goal but his volley is weak and straight at Mannus
GOAL! Rovers off to a great start. Richie Towell slips the ball through for Andy Lyons who slots the ball home
Rovers kick-off
Just 20 minutes until kick-off here at Tolka Park. Damine Duff's men will be hoping to get their first home win of the season, meanwhile the defending champions need the three points tonight if they are to stay chasing Derry City at the top of the table
Hoops starting XI is now up
Reds team news is in
Hello and welcome to FinalWhistle.ie's coverage between Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division. I'm Seán Crosbie and I will be keeping you up to date on all the action here from Tolka Park. Kick-off is scheduled for 7.45pm