1 v 0 
CabinteelyDetails
| Date | Time | League | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 July 2021 | 7:45 pm | LOI Men's First Division | 2021 |
Match Report
Own goal hands Shels win
A last minute own goal from Alex Aspil gifted all three points to Shels in Tolka Park tonight.
Cabo frustrated Ian Morris’ men for the majority of the game before a late Kev O’Connor free kick was headed into his own net by substitute Aspil.
The win extends Shels’ unbeaten run in the league this season to 14 games as they look poised return to the Premier Division.
Cabinteely started the game off as the better side but both teams struggled to find that killer pass in the opponents final third throughout the first half. Cabo had a penalty claim turned down after the first half an hour when Vilius Labutis was brought down inside the area by JR Wilson but the referee awarded a corner over a spot kick. The resulting corner was headed over the bar by Blackbyrne which was Pat Devlin’s side’s best chance of the half.
Shels came close straight after when a clever Dayle Rooney ball found the on rushing Kev O’Connor who dragged his shot wide of Halwax in the Cabinteely net. The sides went into the interval level.The 2nd half started at a ferocious pace with McPhillips almost opening the scoring for Cabo inside the first 20 seconds of the half but his effort from 25 yards flashed just wide of the Shels’ goal.
Dayle Rooney then almost scored for Shels after he cut in from the right and curled an excellent left footed shot right onto the Cabinteely crossbar and out for a goal kick. Cabinteely’s well organised and disciplined defence frustrated Shels throughout the 2nd period and as Shelbourne pushed forward looking for an opening goal, it left space in behind for Cabinteely to exploit. Zak O’Neill broke down the left wing late on in the half and his cross found the substitute Alex Aspil who was blocked superbly by Shels’ midfield engine JJ Lunney to keep the scores level.
Just as it looked like it was going to be one of those days for Ian Morris’ men, Kev O’Connor floated a free kick into the Cabo area which was met by the head of Cabinteely’s Alex Aspil who fired home from close range into his own net.
The stoppage time winner from Shelbourne was enough to claim all three points as they stay 11 points clear at the top of The League Of Ireland First Division.
Timeline
| 8' | 19. Vilius Labutis | |
| 9. Michael O'Connor | 22' | |
| 2. John Ross Wilson | 67' | |
| 67' | Vilius Labutis Alex Aspil | |
| Dayle Rooney Glen McAuley | 76' |
Past Meetings
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(Series 5)
1 - 3LOI Men's First Division
Stradbrook Cabinteely v Shelbourne |
Ground
| Tolka Park |
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| Tolka Park (Shelbourne FC), Drumcondra South A ED, Dublin, County Dublin, Leinster, Ireland |
Luke Delaney
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Great block from Lunney to stop substitute Alex Aspil from opening the score here. Just under 10 to play.
McAuley enters the game.
McAuley enters the game.
McAuley replaces Rooney who has been one of Shels best players this evening.
Both sides struggling to find any joy in the opposition final third with just under 15 minutes of normal time to play.
Aspil is on to replace Labutis for Cabinteely.
Labutis off here for Cabinteely.
Yellow for JR Wilson
Big chance for Cabo as Labutis and McPhillips both cant find the finish. Cabo looking dangerous on the break here
No second yellow for the Cabo midfielder much to the disagreement of the Shels fans and players.
Late challenge from Labutis who could be in trouble here.
Poynton with an excellant delivery to find Gilchrist who heads over. Shels causing Cabo some trouble here from set pieces.
Marty Waters gets on the end of Zak O'Neill's cross but he can't direct the ball goalwards.
Rooney cuts in from the right and bends a curling shot off his left clipping the Cabinteely crossbar. Still 0-0.
McPhillips comes close from distance for Cabo. Clarke looked very thankful to see that fly past the post.
No changes to either side at the break as Cabinteely get us back underway here at Tolka Park.
Both sides back on the pitch here ahead of the second half.
Half time here at Tolka Park. Cabo frustrating Shels who have had a couple of chances but have failed to find that all important goal.All square at the interval.
Half time here at Tolka Park. Cabo frustrating Shels who have had a couple of chances but have failed to find that all important goal.All square at the interval.
Kev O'Connor races down the left flank and finds Michael O'Connor on the edge of the Cabinteely six yard line but his shot goes just wide.
Blackbyrne gets on the end of McPhillips corner but the ball flashes wide past Clarke in the Shelbourne net. Still level here with half time nearing.
Labutis gets on the end of Marty Waters ball and there's shouts from the Cabo team for a penalty. Referee says no and gives a corner to Cabo.
Kev O'Connor is played through after a fantastic ball by Rooney but the Shels full back drags his shot wide of Halwax and the Cabinteely net. Just under 10 to play in the first half.
Shelbourne struggling to find that final killer pass in the Cabo final third here despite having the majority of the ball. Just over 10 to go in the first half.
Shelbourne struggling to find that final killer pass in the Cabo final third here despite having the majority of the ball. Just over 10 to go in the first half.
Poor challenge by O'Connor means he's the second player in the book this evening. Halfway through the first period.Shels are starting to dominate possession but scores are still level here at Tolka Park.
Lunney finds O'Connor who controls it well but his shot is straight at Halwax.
Poynton finds Gilchrist who can't direct his header on target. Shels slowly growing into the game here.
Poor tackle from Laboutis on Farrell. First booking of the evening.
Ball falls to Knight on the edge of the area who fires over the Shels' bar. Cabo starting well here early on
Free kick goes straight into the Shels wall. Corner to Cabo.
Early foul from Gilchrist, free kick in a dangerous area here for Cabo.
And we're underway at Tolka Park.
Both teams on the pitch now. Kick off just under a minute a way.
Shelbourne Team: Clarke, Wilson, Gilchrist, Byrne, Kev O'Connor, Rooney, Poynton, Farrell, Lunney, Brennan, M O'Connor.
Cabinteely Team: Harry Halwax, Dan Blackbyrne, Kevin Knight, Jack Hudson, Zak O'Neill, Keiran Marty Waters, Sean McDonald, Eoin Massey, Vilius Laboutis, Luke McWilliams, Eoin McPhilips.
Overcast but humid conditions here in Drumcondra. Team news to follow shortly.
Hello and welcome to finalwhistle.ie for tonight's game between Shelbourne and Cabinteely at Tolka Park. My name is Luke Delaney and i will be taking you through tonight's match.