Jordan Hamilton (Sligo Rovers) scores with a looping header back across goal from David Cawley's cross and just drops inside the post and by the dispairing dive by Alan Mannus.
69'
Jack Byrne drilled a long ball to Rory Gaffney who raced in on goal but his shot was blocked by Nando Pijnaker.
Robbie McCourt - Shane Blaney (Sligo Rovers). Looked like the clash of heads with Sean Hoare late in the first half was still causing Blaney difficulties.
56'
Good battle between Lewis Banks and Danny Mandroiu with Banks holding off the Hoops player.
51'
Aidan Keena has a first chance to shoot but he takes it on too quickly and drags it wide.
48'
Danny Mandroiu forces Ed McGinty into an early save in this second half.
Daniel Mandroiu (Shamrock Rovers) is booked after one too many fouls for referee Rob Harvey's liking. Mandroiu left his leg in on Garry Buckley and the first yellow card of the evening is shown in the Showgrounds.
29'
Lewis Banks runs onto a pull back but Dylan Watts times his interception well to clear the ball from the Shamrock Rovers penalty area.
Jack Byrne (Shamrock Rovers) takes a corner-kick from the right and he puts it onto Andy Lyons head and the Hoops have the lead thanks to his powerful header.
22'
Best chance of half as Shamrock Rovers work the ball forward through Ronan Finn and Andy Lyons getting Danny Mandroiu a shooting chance. Ed McGinty saves.
13'
Garry Buckley with a late challenge on Gary O'Neill. He only gets a talking to from Rob Harvey - no yellow card.
12'
Scrappy enough opening to this game. Not helped by the playing surface which is quite poor and isn't helping either team who both like to play football.
12'
Scrappy enough opening to this game. Not helped by the playing surface which is quite poor and isn't helping either team who both like to play football.
6'
Corner Kick
David Cawley (Sligo Rovers) takes a corner-kick and Shane Blaney's header goes behind.
5'
Greg Bolger wins a corner kick after Danny Mandroiu blocked his effort.
4'
First touch for Ed McGinty as a Pico Lopes long ball runs in to the hands of the Sligo Rovers goalkeeper.
The game between Sligo Rovers and Shamrock Rovers has kicked off.
Rob Harvey is in charge in the middle today.
0'
Just the one change for the visitors from their 3-1 away win over Bohs as Richie Towell takes his place on the bench while Dylan Watts come into the team.
0'
Four changes for the home side from their 3-2 win over Drogheda United at home last time out. Lewis Banks, Jordan Hamilton, Adam McDonnell and Nando Pijnaker all come in as Liam Buckley drops Paddy Kirk, Mark Byrne, Colm Morahan and William Fitzgerald to the bench.
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Evening folks. It is fourth placed Sligo Rovers hosting second placed Shamrock Rovers at the Showgrounds this evening. Kick-off is 7.45pm.
The Hoops are unbeaten at the Showgrounds since May 2019 when the home side won 2-1 with goals from Daryl Fordyce and Jack Keaney either side of an Aaron Green goal for the visitors. Since then Stephen Bradley’s side have won twice and drawn the other two matches.
Sligo Rovers are the last team to beat Shamrock Rovers in league action in Tallaght Stadium - May 2021.
FULL TIME!
Corner Kick
Five minutes injury time at least.
Substitution
Substitution
Second Yellow & Red Card
Garry Buckley (Sligo Rovers) receives a second yellow card and is sent off. He fouled Richie Towell as the sub looked to get by him.
Substitution
Substitution
Substitution
Robbie McCourt shoots and forces Alan Mannus into a save diving to his right.
Yellow Card
Substitution
ASSIST!
GOAL!
Jordan Hamilton (Sligo Rovers) scores with a looping header back across goal from David Cawley's cross and just drops inside the post and by the dispairing dive by Alan Mannus.
Jack Byrne drilled a long ball to Rory Gaffney who raced in on goal but his shot was blocked by Nando Pijnaker.
Substitution
Corner Kick
Dylan Watts' shot is pushed over by Ed McGinty. Good save.
Substitution
Robbie McCourt - Shane Blaney (Sligo Rovers). Looked like the clash of heads with Sean Hoare late in the first half was still causing Blaney difficulties.
Good battle between Lewis Banks and Danny Mandroiu with Banks holding off the Hoops player.
Aidan Keena has a first chance to shoot but he takes it on too quickly and drags it wide.
Danny Mandroiu forces Ed McGinty into an early save in this second half.
SECOND HALF
HALF TIME
Yellow Card
Sean Hoare gets his header on target but Ed McGinty is well placed to catch. Hoare clashes heads with Shane Blaney and they both need treatment.
Yellow Card
Daniel Mandroiu (Shamrock Rovers) is booked after one too many fouls for referee Rob Harvey's liking. Mandroiu left his leg in on Garry Buckley and the first yellow card of the evening is shown in the Showgrounds.
Lewis Banks runs onto a pull back but Dylan Watts times his interception well to clear the ball from the Shamrock Rovers penalty area.
ASSIST!
GOAL!
Corner Kick
Jack Byrne (Shamrock Rovers) takes a corner-kick from the right and he puts it onto Andy Lyons head and the Hoops have the lead thanks to his powerful header.
Best chance of half as Shamrock Rovers work the ball forward through Ronan Finn and Andy Lyons getting Danny Mandroiu a shooting chance. Ed McGinty saves.
Garry Buckley with a late challenge on Gary O'Neill. He only gets a talking to from Rob Harvey - no yellow card.
Scrappy enough opening to this game. Not helped by the playing surface which is quite poor and isn't helping either team who both like to play football.
Scrappy enough opening to this game. Not helped by the playing surface which is quite poor and isn't helping either team who both like to play football.
Corner Kick
David Cawley (Sligo Rovers) takes a corner-kick and Shane Blaney's header goes behind.
Greg Bolger wins a corner kick after Danny Mandroiu blocked his effort.
First touch for Ed McGinty as a Pico Lopes long ball runs in to the hands of the Sligo Rovers goalkeeper.
GAME ON!
GAME ON!
Rob Harvey is in charge in the middle today.
Just the one change for the visitors from their 3-1 away win over Bohs as Richie Towell takes his place on the bench while Dylan Watts come into the team.
Four changes for the home side from their 3-2 win over Drogheda United at home last time out. Lewis Banks, Jordan Hamilton, Adam McDonnell and Nando Pijnaker all come in as Liam Buckley drops Paddy Kirk, Mark Byrne, Colm Morahan and William Fitzgerald to the bench.
Evening folks. It is fourth placed Sligo Rovers hosting second placed Shamrock Rovers at the Showgrounds this evening. Kick-off is 7.45pm.
The Hoops are unbeaten at the Showgrounds since May 2019 when the home side won 2-1 with goals from Daryl Fordyce and Jack Keaney either side of an Aaron Green goal for the visitors. Since then Stephen Bradley’s side have won twice and drawn the other two matches.
Sligo Rovers are the last team to beat Shamrock Rovers in league action in Tallaght Stadium - May 2021.
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