Details
Date | Time | League | Season |
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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.
Timeline
15. Conor Drinan | 16' | |
34' | 6. Ally Gilchrist | |
Cian Murphy | 45' | |
55' | Michael Barker John Ross Wilson | |
55' | Yoyo Mahdy George Poynton | |
Naythan Coleman Darryl Walsh | 58' | |
62' | 2. John Ross Wilson | |
84' | 19. Ryan Brennan |
Past Meetings
5 - 7eLOI Group D
Online Event Cobh Ramblers v Shelbourne |
Ground
St. Colman's Park |
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Saint Colman\'s Park, Norwood Park, Cobh Urban, Cobh Municipal District, County Cork, Munster, P24 F252, Ireland |
Shels will the happier side as they make their way back up the country with all 3 points in the bag.
Kevin Williams on Conor Drinan off
Darren Murphy on David O'Leary off
Ryan Brennan scores his fourth goal of the season. He lept high to make contact with a cross to steer it passed Sean Barron
Sean Barron denies George Poynton. Huge save.
George Poynton came on in place of Mahdy earlier in the half.
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.
Darryl Walsh on Naythan Coleman off
Sean Barron makes a great instinctive save to deny Shels an equaliser.
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.
Cian Murphy picks up a yellow as the half edges, to a close.
Brendan Clarke produced an excellent double save to deny that penalty.
Charlie Lyons penalty hits the post and is saved. What a let-off for Shels!
Handball. Referee has no hesitation to award the penalty kick. Charlie Lyons steps up
Ally Gilchrist caught of position and receives a yellow card, after being forced into a concession of a free
Ryan Brennan's header from a corner kick, goes high and wide.
John Kavanagh flashes a shot over the cross bar.
Great tempo to start off the game. Cobh Ramblers have made a wonderful start, which will fill them with confidence.
Ian Turner down the left wing creates the space and Conor Drinan fires home.
Glenn McAuley's claims for a penalty waved away.
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.