FT: Linfield 0 Shelbourne 2 (Wood 23, Coote 30) (Shelbourne lead 5-1 on aggregate)
Linfield: Johns; McGee, Roscoe, Hall, East; McClean, Shields, Archer; Millar, Offord, McKee
Shelbourne: Speel; Gannon, Bone, Barrett, Norris; Coote, Lunney, McInroy; Mbeng, Mipo Odubeko, Wood
FT: Shamrock Rovers 0 Santa Clara 0 (Shamrock Rovers lead 2-1 on aggregate)
Shamrock Rovers: McGinty; cleary, Lopes (capt), Grace; grant, Watts, Healy, Nugent, Honohan; gaffney, Mandroiu.
Santa Clara: Gabriel Batista; Sidney Lima, Rocha, Matheus Nunes; Diogo Cabral, Serginho, Adriano, Paulo Victor; Brenner, Wendel Silva, Vinicius Lopes
Some reaction from Shelbourne manager joey O’Brien:
Match report to come.
And here’s Gavin Cummiskey’s report from Tallaght:
[Ed McGinty’s stunning save helps Shamrock Rovers join Shelbourne in Conference League]
That’s all from me for tonight, good night!
well deserved by Shamrock Rovers, who were very good in the second half. But Ed McGinty won’t have to pay for a pint in Tallaght after a wonder save, wich essentially saved the game.
What a night for Irish football, two teams in the group stages of the Conference League.
93 mins: Santa Clara throwing the kitchen sink at it, but can Rovers hold on? Silva launches a long throw but it cleared away, but then Honohan gives away a soft free outside the box…
Serginho takes it to the edge of the box, shot deflected, another shot, then Cleary hoofs it away, Lopes clears too. One more clearance by Lopes but sliced out for a corner. Everybody up for it.
95 mins: One last corner for Santa Clara, claimed by McGinty.He hoofs it out to the halfway line. Game over!
Full-time: Shamrock rovers 0 Santa Clara 0
Shamrock Rovers have qualified for the Conference league group stages!
90 mins: Santa Clara try to dive for a foul just outside the box, but referee doesn’t give it. Then they give away the ball with a through ball.Five minutes stoppage time.
87 mins: Clumsy foul by Mandroiu, puts a hand on the shoulder and a perilous free-kick just outside the box. Santa Clara crowd the box. A low one and a great save by McGinty again to palm it away. A tense finish ahead.60 mins: Brilliant feet by Gaffney, gets around 4 or 5 players before Callila fouls Honohan just outside the box. Should have been a yellow you’d think but he gets away with it. another dangerous free-kick, flicked on by Lopes just wide of the target. Need to take one of these chances though to take advantage of this spell of dominance.
Shamrock Rovers 0 Santa Clara 0
57 mins: Rocha picks up a yellow card as Mandroiu does him, dangerous free kick from near the sideline. Inviting ball by Watts but nobody can get a head on it.
Meanwhile, it’s still 2-0 to Shelbourne in Windsor Park, with 71 minutes gone. Better half from Linfield but can’t get a goal.
54 mins: Good pressing by Rovers, especially Mandroiu, they’ve rattled Santa Clara this half so far, positive football. Watts gave the ball away only 30 yards from his goal, but thankfully for Rovers, Santa Clara couldn’t make anything of it.
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33 mins: Some sustained pressure by Santa Clara goal on the Rovers goals, but they throw bodies on the line to block and clear the ball.
Shamrock rovers 0 Santa Clara 0
Meanwhile it’s half-time at Windsor Park
Linfield 0 Shelbourne 2 (1-5 on aggregate)
Shels a class above the Northern Irish side so far,with Wood,Mipo and Coote showing their class. Cruising through.
With Shelbourne four ahead on aggregate, will focus more on the Rovers game from now on.
25 mins: Bit of a lull in Tallaght but it won’t worry Rovers too much as they hold a 2-1 advantage.McGinty has to make a good save from Vinicius to smother the ball, but was offside anyway.
Shamrock Rovers 0 Santa Clara 0
30 mins: GOAL FOR SHELBOURNE! Ali Coote continues his fantastic games so far, cross goes to Mipo in the box, who lays it off cleverly to Coote who curls it into the corner from just inside the box. 5-1 on aggregate, should be game over. Shelbourne fans are ecstatic in the stands!
Linfield 0 Shelbourne 2
28 mins: Chance for Linfield as Millar can
Shamrock Rovers vs. Santa Clara & Shelbourne Team News
Published: 2024/08/29 03:35:50
Shamrock Rovers Team to Play Santa Clara
Here’s the Shamrock Rovers team selected to face santa Clara in their upcoming match. This is a crucial game for Rovers as they aim to achieve a important milestone in European competition. The team selection reflects a balance of experience and tactical considerations, aiming to secure a positive result against their opponents.
Shelbourne Team for Tonight
The Shelbourne team for tonight’s match has been announced. this lineup represents the manager’s strategy for the game, focusing on key strengths and addressing potential weaknesses of the opposing team.Fans will be eager to see how the team performs with this particular selection.
match Previews from Gavin Cummiskey
For in-depth analysis and insights into both matches, read Gavin Cummiskey’s thorough previews:
Understanding the Stakes
Shamrock rovers’ match against santa Clara is particularly important as a potential landmark achievement in their European campaign. Success in this game could open doors to further opportunities and enhance the club’s reputation on the continental stage. Shelbourne’s match, while perhaps not carrying the same European weight, is still vital for their domestic league standing and ambitions.
Key Takeaways
- Shamrock Rovers are aiming for a European milestone against Santa clara.
- shelbourne’s team selection reflects a strategic approach to tonight’s match.
- Gavin Cummiskey provides detailed match previews offering valuable insights.