MATCH REPORT // DUNDALK 1-2 SHAMROCK ROVERS // THURSDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2008 Dundalk perform well but go down 2-1 to Shamrock Rovers in the final home pre-season friendly. MATCH REPORT>>
MATCH STATS
FINAL SCORE:
DUNDALK 1-2 SHAMROCK ROVERS
Oriel Park
FIRST-HALF STATS:
Goals: 1-2 Shots: 9-3 Shots ON Target: 4-2 Shots OFF Target: 5-1 Corners: 5-2 Fouls Committed: 10-22 Offsides: 2-4 Yellow Cards: 2-2 Red Cards: 0-0
Attendance: Approx. 900.
TEAMS Dundalk FC (4-4-2): Chris Bennion; John Flanagan, Ian Ryan (Shane Grimes 78), Ben Whelehan (Aidan Lynch 63), David Crawley; Jamie Duffy, Paul Shiels (Paul Crowley 63), David Cassidy (Paul Marney 57), Davie O’Connor (Paul Smyth 72); Trevor Vaughan (Robbie Farrell 63), Robbie Martin (Tiarnàn Mulvenna 72). Goal: A Lynch (80). Booked: R Martin (14), J Flanagan (20). Subs Not Used: Aaron Shanahan (GK).
Shamrock Rovers (4-4-2): Barry Murphy (John Perkins 77); Corey Tracey, Mark Lanatry, Barry Ferguson, Darren Stapleton (Pat Flynn 69); John Martin (Stephen Rice 58), Eric McGill, David Tyrell, Chris Mulhall; Eoin Doyle (Dessie Baker 74), Alan Murphy (Robbie Creevey 63). Goals: A Murphy (3), E Doyle (55). Booked: B Ferguson (16), J Martin (32). Subs Not Used: Ger O’Brien.
dundalkfc.com MAN OF THE MATCH
DUNDALK POST MATCH REACTION
JOHN GILL//"Pre-Seaon like Clockwork"
Pre-season has gone like clockwork. Touch wood, we’ve picked up little or no injuries - they’re in great physical condition - so we’re pleased with how it’s gone so far.” Full Article>>
PAUL CROWLEY // "I'm happy to be back playing" "There’s a great atmosphere about the place, and I’m looking forward to getting fit and trying to get myself back into the team." Full Article>>
dundalkfc.comMATCH PREVIEW : Keith Wallace previews the Rovers match. Full Article>>
Simon McArdle of Open All Hours and Post Office, Castletown Road, receiving a presentation from Lisa Kelly, in acknowledgment of his match sponsorship at Oriel Park at the game against Shamrock Rovers.
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