After a 3-0 midweek win over Ukraine, Scotland sit atop Nations League Group B1 and host the Republic of Ireland at Hampden Park in tomorrow’s 7.45pm kick-off, aware they can’t rest on their laurels. Can they build on that victory by avenging another summer defeat here, or will Ireland get their own international break off to a winning start against familiar opposition? Continue reading “UEFA Nations League – Scotland vs. Republic of Ireland: Can Saturday’s hosts avenge summer loss?”
Category: Match coverage
FAI Cup – Shelbourne 3-0 Bohemians: Moylan, Boyd brace propel Damien Duff’s men into semis
Despite this being the biggest match left this term for both, Bohemians looked lethargic early, were duly punished and failed to recover from an ever-growing deficit as Damien Duff’s Shelbourne side punched their ticket into the FAI Cup semi-finals with a morale-boosting 3-0 home win this afternoon, after goals from Jack Moylan and Sean Boyd’s brace at Tolka Park. Continue reading “FAI Cup – Shelbourne 3-0 Bohemians: Moylan, Boyd brace propel Damien Duff’s men into semis”
FAI Cup Preview – Shelbourne vs. Bohemians: Big stakes for both await in Sunday’s quarter-final
Two struggling Premier Division sides clash in the first of two FAI Cup quarter-finals tomorrow, as Shelbourne host Bohemians at Tolka Park. Given their dwindling league form and the domestic season is almost over, who will hold their nerve here and secure a semi-final berth?
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Bonagee United 0-4 Shelbourne: Giurgi, Moylan and Carr brace seal comfortable R3 FAI Cup berth
Goals from Josh Giurgi, Jack Moylan and a Daniel Carr brace saw Shelbourne secure their R3 place in this season’s FAI Cup, against a valiant but undercooked showing by non-league Bonagee United at Dry Arch Park this evening. All things considered, this was a welcome win. Continue reading “Bonagee United 0-4 Shelbourne: Giurgi, Moylan and Carr brace seal comfortable R3 FAI Cup berth”
FAI Cup Preview – Bonagee United vs. Shelbourne: Can hearty hosts pull off stunning upset?
Shelbourne travel 140 miles north for their FAI Cup second-round clash against non-league Bonagee United on Friday night, expecting to ease into R3 without any hiccups from Dry Arch Park. Ahead of the biggest occasion in the hosts’ history this weekend, will Damien Duff’s men cruise to victory and show the gulf in class between the pair or are a few surprises in store? Continue reading “FAI Cup Preview – Bonagee United vs. Shelbourne: Can hearty hosts pull off stunning upset?”
Shelbourne 1-1 Bohemians: Farrell’s penalty sees shares spoiled in ill-tempered Dublin Derby
Shane Farrell’s second-half penalty ensured a share of the spoils from an ill-tempered Dublin Derby for Damien Duff’s side, as ten-man Shelbourne recovered to stifle Bohemians and earn a gritty point at Tolka Park. Tyreke Wilson’s early free-kick finish and two defensive injuries in the first 20 minutes suggested it’d be a long night ahead, but they rallied against the odds to draw. Continue reading “Shelbourne 1-1 Bohemians: Farrell’s penalty sees shares spoiled in ill-tempered Dublin Derby”
Shelbourne vs Bohemians Preview: Premier Division strugglers collide on Friday night
Two of the Premier Division’s bottom half teams clash at Tolka Park on Friday night, as Shelbourne entertain Bohemians with both struggling for consistency of late. Will Bohemians add to Damien Duff’s frustrations here or can the hosts finally end an unwanted H2H streak? Continue reading “Shelbourne vs Bohemians Preview: Premier Division strugglers collide on Friday night”
Real Madrid 2-0 Eintracht Frankfurt: Alaba, Benzema ensure Los Blancos seize UEFA Super Cup title
Goals from David Alaba and Karim Benzema in either half helped Champions League winners Real Madrid claim their first piece of silverware before their La Liga curtain-raiser on Sunday, beating Europa League champions Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 in Helsinki to clinch this year’s UEFA Super Cup – now tied with Milan and rivals Barcelona for the most in competition history. Continue reading “Real Madrid 2-0 Eintracht Frankfurt: Alaba, Benzema ensure Los Blancos seize UEFA Super Cup title”
Haaland haunts Hammers as defending champs City preview life with Norwegian leading their line
Erling Haaland became the second Manchester City player to score a brace on his Premier League debut, after now-retired legendary striker Sergio Aguero did so during a memorable substitute appearance against Swansea in 2011. The 22-year-old’s first foray in England’s top-tier was predictably devastating away at West Ham yesterday, but eyes will be on the encore.
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CSKA Sofia 0-1 St Patrick’s Athletic: Atakayi the late matchwinner as Saints snatch first leg
Serge Atakayi was St. Patrick’s super sub, as the forward’s anticipation and quick thinking helped them snatch a late winner in the blistering Bulgarian heat against CSKA Sofia, giving them a slender one-goal cushion ahead of next week’s UEFA Conference League second leg tie. Continue reading “CSKA Sofia 0-1 St Patrick’s Athletic: Atakayi the late matchwinner as Saints snatch first leg”
CSKA Sofia vs. St Patrick’s Athletic: First part of final UECL qualifying assignment up next
Can St Pats quickly forget their preventable cup defeat as they prepare for a tough task away in Bulgaria, or will CSKA Sofia take a commanding first leg lead with them to the Tallaght Stadium, firmly placing one foot in this season’s UEFA Europa Conference League group stages? Read this match preview, ahead of tonight’s compelling 6pm KO from Stadion Balgarska Armia. Continue reading “CSKA Sofia vs. St Patrick’s Athletic: First part of final UECL qualifying assignment up next”
Sligo Rovers (3) 2-0 (0) Motherwell: Blaney, Mata secure historic UECL win, Norway trip awaits
Shane Blaney’s fantastic free-kick and a late strike from substitute Max Mata saw Sligo Rovers complete a historic win over Motherwell, sealing their place in the third qualifying round of this year’s UEFA Europa Conference League where they next play Norway’s Viking FK a week today.
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