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”
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”
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”
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