2 v 1 
Drogheda UtdDetails
| Date | Time | League | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 November 2021 | 7:45 pm | LOI Men's Premier Division | 2021 |
Match Report
Title winning Rovers finish league in Style
Second half goals by Graham Burke helped give Shamrock Rovers all three points, as he struck just right at the death to snatch a win, as they overcame Drogheda 2-1.
The champions are celebrating after their success tonight, but were made hard to work by the Drogs, a penalty by Mark Doyle had them ahead just before half time, but Burke came up again for his side to not spoil their title party.
A worthy title win in truth for the Hoops, they showed true grit as they battled from 1-0 down to take all three points.
The game brings the curtain down on the career of Joey O’Brien as the veteran defenders retires for pastures new, while Jack Byrne returns having been introduced to the fans before kick off, a boost ahead of the 2022 season.
The opening half provided very little in the way of action, it took until the 38th minute for the first major chance, Burke firing a great shot on goal but David Odumosu saved well to deny him. Just seconds later the visitors had a chance at the other end, Mark Doyle cutting in the by-line with his effort on goal beating Alan Mannus but going wide.
Just before the break the Claret and Blue Army looked to spoil the party, as Sean Hoare was penalised for a foul inside the area, as the referee pointed to the spot, contact looked minimal but the Rovers defender still saw yellow. Doyle stepped up to send Mannus the wrong way to see them 1-0 ahead at the break.
Just four minutes after the restart, Burke finished a fantastic attacking play to race in behind the Drogheda defence, and finished well past the onrushing Odumosu to tie the contest.
Rovers could have added to the lead after the hour mark, Joe Redmond with an amazing goal bound clearance to deny Danny Mandroiu, as it looked like a certain goal, the prolific forward lethal in the area.
It looked like the points would be shared by the clubs, but in the end Burke popped up to seal the win, a training ground routine from a corner allowed Burke to rise high, and finish with a powerful header into the back of the net.
Timeline
| 3. Sean Hoare | 43' | |
| 44' | Mark Doyle | |
| 10. Graham Burke | 49' | |
| 26. Chris McCann | 55' | |
| Ronan Finn Roberto Lopes | 60' | |
| Aaron Greene Barry Cotter | 60' | |
| Chris McCann Aidomo Emakhu | 60' | |
| 60' | Dinny Corcoran Ahu Obhakhan | |
| 70' | Dane Massey Luke Heeney | |
| Joey O'Brien Max Murphy | 73' | |
| 74' | Darragh Markey Mohamed Boudiaf | |
| 74' | Mark Doyle James Clarke | |
| Richie Towell Conan Noonan | 76' | |
| 10. Graham Burke | 88' |
Past Meetings
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(Series 24)
0 - 1LOI Men's Premier Division
Weavers Park Drogheda United v Shamrock Rovers |
|
(Series 18)
1 - 1LOI Men's Premier Division
Tallaght Stadium Shamrock Rovers v Drogheda United |
|
(Series 6)
0 - 1LOI Men's Premier Division
Weavers Park Drogheda United v Shamrock Rovers |
|
(Series 13)
3 - 2LOI Men's First Division
Weavers Park Drogheda United v Shamrock Rovers |
|
(Series 4)
2 - 2LOI Men's First Division
Tallaght Stadium Shamrock Rovers v Drogheda United |
0 - 2LOI Men's Premier Division
Weavers Park Drogheda United FC v Shamrock Rovers FC |
4 - 1LOI Men's Premier Division
Tallaght Stadium Shamrock Rovers FC v Drogheda United FC |
2 - 1LOI Men's Premier Division
Weavers Park Drogheda United FC v Shamrock Rovers FC |
5 - 3LOI Men's Premier Division
Tallaght Stadium Shamrock Rovers FC v Drogheda United FC |
1LOI Men's Premier Division
Weavers Park Drogheda United FC v Shamrock Rovers FC |
1LOI Men's Premier Division
Tallaght Stadium Shamrock Rovers FC v Drogheda United FC |
2LOI Men's Premier Division
Weavers Park Drogheda United FC v Shamrock Rovers FC |
1LOI Men's Premier Division
Tallaght Stadium Shamrock Rovers FC v Drogheda United FC |
2 - 3LOI Men's Premier Division
Weavers Park Drogheda United FC v Shamrock Rovers FC |
Ground
| Tallaght Stadium |
|---|
| Tallaght Stadium, Whitestown Way, Tallaght, Dublin 24, D24 XC9W |
Diarmuid Kearney
Diarmuid Kearney is a freelance Sports Journalist based in Co Kerry. He has more than 5 years experience covering domestic and international soccer for different media organisations, while also working for local and national print and digital organisations covering GAA.
Full Time in Tallaght, Rovers enjoy the party as they win 2-1 thanks to a brace by Graham Burke
BURKE SENDS THE CROWD WILD AS HE PUTS THE HOOPS AHEAD
Final change for Rovers as Conan Noonan comes in for Richie Towell
Double asub for Drogheda James Clarke and Mo Boudiaf comes in for Mark Doyle and Darragh Markey
Joey O'Brien leaves the field for the final time as he is replaced by Max Murphy
Luke Heeney comes in for Dane Massey for the second change
A fantastic goal line clearance by Joe Redmond keeps it at 1-1, he blocks a Danny Mandriou effort
Both sides go to the bench with Ahu Obhakhan coming in for Dinny Corcoran while Roberto Lopes, Barry Cotter and Aidomo Emakhu come in for Ronan Finn Aaron Greene and Chris McCann
A high tackle by Chris McCann sees him into the book
And Rovers are level as Graham Burke races clear and finishes to the net
Half Time in Tallaght and Drogheda aim to spoil the party as they lead 1-0 from a penalty by Mark Doyle
Doyle sends Mannus the wrong way and scores from the spot
Penalty for Drogheda as Sean Hoare is alleged to bring down his man
Chance at the other end for the Drogs, Mark Doyle cuts in the by-line and has a shot which beats Alan Mannus but also goes wide
Graham Burke has a great shot on goal but David Odumosu saves well to deny the lethal Hoops finisher
Very little to report just yet as both sides have half chances but neither has broken the deadlock
A game of very little significance to the table, Rovers are in party mood and Drogheda would love to spoil the show and hand them their second home defeat of the season
Drogheda are the visitors and they will have former Bohs man Dinny Corcoran up top, he will look to net against the Hoops tonight, James Brown captains the Drogs
Shamrock Rovers bring the changes as Alan Mannus returns in net, Ronan Finn and Aaron Greene play as wing backs, Chris McCann partners Dylan Watts in the middle, as Graham Burke leads the line
You are very welcome to Tallaght Stadium for tonight's title celebration, as Shamrock Rovers face Drogheda with a 7:45 kick off, my name is Diarmuid Kearney and I will keep you updated on tonight's events