A controversial officiating decision helped Sligo Rovers snatch a 1-0 win over St. Patrick’s Athletic, as Aidan Keena’s thunderous second-half penalty ended the visitors’ hopes of European qualification for next season – unless already qualified Derry win the FAI Cup Final.
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Sligo Rovers vs. St. Patrick’s Athletic: Away victory vital for Saints to keep European hopes alive
It’s fourth vs. fifth in the penultimate Irish Premier Division game of the campaign, as Sligo Rovers host St. Patrick’s Athletic from The Showgrounds in Friday night’s 7.45pm kick-off. Nothing but victory will do for the visitors, attempting to apply pressure on Dundalk in third – who currently occupy the division’s final UEFA Europa Conference League qualification berth. Continue reading “Sligo Rovers vs. St. Patrick’s Athletic: Away victory vital for Saints to keep European hopes alive”
Bohemians 2-2 Finn Harps: McDaid’s contentious 89th-minute equaliser stuns wasteful visitors
Declan McDaid’s 89th-minute equaliser saw Bohemians snatch a point vs. relegation-threatened Finn Harps at Dalymount Park in their first match under new boss Declan Devine. The result, coupled with UCD’s 2-1 comeback win over Drogheda on a busy MD34 tonight, has confined Finn Harps to rock bottom of the Premier Division with two league fixtures left to play.
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Preview – Bohemians vs. Finn Harps: Must-win territory for relegation-threatened visitors
Relegation-threatened Finn Harps look to end their six-match winless run away at Dalymount Park in Friday’s 7.45pm KO against a Bohemians side with nothing left to play for – besides pride and potentially impressing new manager Declan Devine as they look with renewed optimism towards 2023. Can their visitors spring a surprise, or will their poor form continue? Continue reading “Preview – Bohemians vs. Finn Harps: Must-win territory for relegation-threatened visitors”
Waterford 0-1 Shelbourne: Molloy’s masterful strike fires Duff’s determined men into FAI Cup Final
Gavin Molloy’s first-time finish after 15 minutes helped Shelbourne secure their FAI Cup Final berth with a 1-0 victory against a blunt Waterford display at a wet and windy RSC. It was far from a vintage performance, but the visitors were good value for their semi-final victory and now face league rivals Derry City in next month’s final after they won against Treaty United.
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FAI Cup Preview – Waterford vs. Shelbourne: Compelling clash at the RSC in Sunday’s semi-final
Waterford look to extend their five-match winning streak when hosting Shelbourne in Sunday’s 4.45pm kick-off from the RSC, knowing potentially just 90 minutes stand between them and this season’s FAI Cup Final. Will they produce another result against top-tier opposition here? Continue reading “FAI Cup Preview – Waterford vs. Shelbourne: Compelling clash at the RSC in Sunday’s semi-final”
Mbappe scores record-breaking goal in Benfica draw, as reports swirl he wants to leave PSG
As reports emerged today that PSG’s superstar forward Kylian Mbappe wants to leave the club in January – a broken relationship with the board being cited as the reason – the 23-year-old made history with his first-half penalty: becoming the French champions’ highest-scoring player in the Champions League during their 1-1 Group H draw against Benfica earlier tonight.
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Dundalk 1-2 St. Patrick’s Athletic: O’Reilly’s stoppage-time winner keeps European hopes alive
Adam O’Reilly was the stoppage-time hero as St. Patrick’s Athletic snatched all three points at Casey’s Field, stunning third-placed Dundalk with a much-needed 2-1 away win tonight. The result means the gap between them has been cut down to just a point, with four league fixtures remaining, as both remain firmly in the hunt for a UEFA Conference League qualification berth.
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Preview – Dundalk vs. St Patrick’s Athletic: European hopefuls collide in Friday’s crunch clash
Having found themselves locked in a game of the season contender at Shelbourne on Monday night, St Patrick’s Athletic travel to fellow European hopefuls Dundalk keen for better fortunes in Friday’s 7.45pm kick-off from Oriel Park: 3rd vs. 4th. So then, who will hold their nerve as the prospect of a top-three place intensifies, with only five matches of the season remaining? Continue reading “Preview – Dundalk vs. St Patrick’s Athletic: European hopefuls collide in Friday’s crunch clash”
Guardiola confirms red-hot Haaland will be rested when time is right, after Manchester derby treble
Having broken another league record with his third hat-trick of the campaign against Manchester United, Erling Haaland’s formidable form has not gone unnoticed – 14 goals and three assists in his first eight Premier League games. It’s important not to be transfixed by the moment, and is why head coach Pep Guardiola has tonight reaffirmed the fact the Norwegian will be rested when the time is right, with a heavy year-long fixture schedule to consider.
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U21s: Chelsea’s Gallagher produces integral display against Germany, before October’s big month
Conor Gallagher’s start to the Premier League season has been a forgettable one for the Chelsea midfielder, yet the 22-year-old talent – already capped by England’s senior side – certainly picked the right moment to produce his best performance of 2022 thus far in Sheffield overnight against Germany under-21s ahead of a big month under new boss Graham Potter. Continue reading “U21s: Chelsea’s Gallagher produces integral display against Germany, before October’s big month”
UEFA Nations League – Scotland 2-1 Ireland: Hendry, Christie goals secure comeback victory
Second-half goals from Jack Hendry and a Ryan Christie penalty saw Scotland recover from behind to overwhelm Ireland at Hampden Park, returning top of Nations League Group B1 ahead of their final group game against Ukraine in Poland on Tuesday evening. As for the Irish, they’ll be hoping for more incisiveness when playing host to Armenia in a must-win clash. Continue reading “UEFA Nations League – Scotland 2-1 Ireland: Hendry, Christie goals secure comeback victory”
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