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 (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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Sligo Rovers vs Motherwell Preview: Finely poised Europa Conference League second leg awaits on Thursday
Sligo Rovers have a slender one-goal lead to protect against Scottish Premiership side Motherwell as they look to progress into the final round of this season’s Europa Conference League Qualifiers, with kick-off at the sold-out Showgrounds from 7pm tomorrow night.
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