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Date Time League Season
15 May 2021 7:00 pm LOI Men's First Division 2021

Match Report

Shels dig deep to win at Cobh

Ryan Brennan's header completed a come from behind win for Shelbourne in an enthralling encounter with Cobh Ramblers in St. Colman's Park.

Second-half goals from John Ross Wilson and Brennan undone Conor Drinan's 16th minute opener for the home side, as Shels held out until the final whistle.

This was truly a battle, and Shelbourne needed to find the extra gears, to get over the line.  

A double-save by Shels keeper Brendan Clarke, firstly to deny a Charlie Lyons penalty, and then, an Ian Turner rebound will be the noted turning point of the game. 

Cobh Ramblers delivered a measured and disciplined performance in the first half, they controlled possession and asked all the questions. 

Chris O'Reilly was another notable performer for the Rams. 

An Ian Turner run down the left-wing created the space and delivered an inviting ball for Drinan to fire home. 

Cobh fully deserved their lead, they were rewarded further for their confident play, when the referee pointed to the spot, after a handball in the 35th minute. 

Despite missing the penalty, Lyons was excellent in general play, while Lee Devitt pushed forward with purpose. 

Cobh were full value for their lead and held it through the interval. 

The Dubliners played with intensity in the second half. 

Glenn McAuley, Brennan, and George Poynton all forced Cobh's Sean Barron into a catalogue of instinctive saves. 

The pressure continued to build and finally Wilson, who was introduced in the second half, drilled low, through a body of players and into the Ramblers net on the 63rd minute. 

Cobh continued to fight, but Shelbourne’s dominance grew further. Luke Byrne had a shot cleared off the line, after hitting the post. 

Brennan struck for the winner, jumping highest to connect with a cross to steer the ball past Barron, with nine minutes remaining. 

It was enough to send his unbeaten side, two points clear, at the top of the table. 

For Cobh Ramblers, it's once again a case of, what if. A spirited performance left unfulfilled.   

Cobh Ramblers

1Sean Barron Goalkeeper
2John Kavanagh Defender
4Lee Devitt Midfielder
6Charlie Lyons Defender
7Ian Turner Midfielder
9Killian Cooper Forward
11Conor Drinan Defender 16'
12Naythan Coleman 3 Defender
15David O’Leary Midfielder
17Cian Murphy Defender 45'
24Chris O’Reilly Forward
13Gavin Ryan Goalkeeper
3Darryl Walsh 12 Defender
5Ben O’Riordan Defender
10Jake Hegarty Forward
16Darren Murphy Forward
18Martin Coughlan Midfielder
19James McCarthy Defender
20Kevin Williams Defender
22Corey Chambers Goalkeeper

Shelbourne

1Brendan Clarke Goalkeeper
2Michael Barker 16 Defender
3Kevin O’Connor Defender
4Ally Gilchrist Defender 34'
6JJ Lunney Midfielder
7Glen McAuley Forward
10Ryan Brennan Midfielder 84'
11Yoyo Mahdy 26 Forward
14Brian McManus Midfielder
17Shane Farrell Forward
23Luke Byrne Defender
25Jack Brady Goalkeeper
15Maxim Kouogan Defender
16John Ross Wilson 2 Defender 62'
19Sean Quinn Midfielder
20Kyle O’Connor Forward
21Alex Cetiner Forward
24David Toure Midfielder
26George Poynton 11 Midfielder
  • 90'

    Shels will the happier side as they make their way back up the country with all 3 points in the bag.

  • 85'

    Kevin Williams on Conor Drinan off

  • 85'

    Darren Murphy on David O'Leary off

  • 81'

    Ryan Brennan scores his fourth goal of the season. He lept high to make contact with a cross to steer it passed Sean Barron

  • 75'

    Sean Barron denies George Poynton. Huge save.

  • 68'

    George Poynton came on in place of Mahdy earlier in the half.

  • 63'

    1-1 John Ross Wilson the substitute scores through a body of players. Wilson came on in place of Michael Barker in the 55 minute.

  • 58'

    Darryl Walsh on Naythan Coleman off

  • 54'

    Sean Barron makes a great instinctive save to deny Shels an equaliser.

  • 49'

    Glenn McAuley earns a free for Shels. In the end, the danger passes.

  • Second half under way. Big things expected from Shels in this half.

  • A disciplined and confident performance by Cobh sees them 1-0 up at the break.

  • 45'

    Cian Murphy picks up a yellow as the half edges, to a close.

  • 35'

    Brendan Clarke produced an excellent double save to deny that penalty.

  • 35'

    Charlie Lyons penalty hits the post and is saved. What a let-off for Shels!

  • 35'

    Handball. Referee has no hesitation to award the penalty kick. Charlie Lyons steps up

  • 34'

    Ally Gilchrist caught of position and receives a yellow card, after being forced into a concession of a free

  • 29'

    Ryan Brennan's header from a corner kick, goes high and wide.

  • 28'

    John Kavanagh flashes a shot over the cross bar.

  • 20'

    Great tempo to start off the game. Cobh Ramblers have made a wonderful start, which will fill them with confidence.

  • 16'

    Ian Turner down the left wing creates the space and Conor Drinan fires home.

  • 11'

    Glenn McAuley's claims for a penalty waved away.

  • 8'

    Lee Devitt has a goal crossed off. The referee was quick to react to cancel that out.

  • The game has started. Both teams just feeling each other out at this stage.

  • Shels' will look to Ryan Brennan to continue his fine form in front of goals, while club captain Luke Byrne, and Yoyo Mahdy will also impact the game

  • The hosts have shown a clear ability to mix it up with teams above them in the table.

  • Shelbourne are nicely placed in the race for the Premier Division. Unbeaten in seven games and matching UCD result for result.

  • Cobh Ramblers have just one objective against Shelbourne in St. Colman's Park, tonight and that’s to transform performances into positive results.

Past Meetings

5 - 7
eLOI Group D
Online Event

Cobh Ramblers v Shelbourne

Ground

St. Colman's Park
Saint Colman\'s Park, Norwood Park, Cobh Urban, Cobh Municipal District, County Cork, Munster, P24 F252, Ireland