Shamrock Rovers vs Finn Harps

Danny Mandroiu's first half brace set the Tallaght side to a 3-1 win, with Mark Anthony McGinley in the Harps goal performing heroics to keep the score ...

If you have a story or want to send a photo or video to us please contact the Donegal Live editorial team any time. Harps had opportunities to level, with Yoyo Mahdy denied by a smart Alan Mannus save and then Ethan Boyle heading inches wide from a corner by Jesse Devers, with the Rovers goalkeeper probably beaten. On the face of it, it could’ve been worse for Ollie Horgan’s side as following an opening goal from Roberto Lopes and Mandroiu’s brace, Stephen Bradley’s team were three up with only 28 minutes played.

Danny Mandroiu scores Rovers' second goal. Image: Peter Fitzpatrick/INPHO. Shamrock Rovers 3. Finn Harps 1. Dave Donnelly reports from Tallaght Stadium. A MARK ...

The Ireland call-up attempted to connect with a diving header but making contact with his chest was the next best thing as McGinley was left helpless. And there was a hint of controversy about the opener as Rory Gaffney competed for the ball with McGinley, but Welsh referee Tom Owen was happy to play on. Keeper McGinley was in inspired form during a frenetic second period as the Hoops looked to boost their goal difference only to face a pink wall in the Harps goal.

Roberto Lopes opened the scoring for the hosts on 17 minutes before a Danny Mandroiu goal three minutes later doubled their lead. Mandroiu then added a third on ...

Shamrock Rovers: Alan Mannus; Sean Gannon, Roberto Lopes, Lee Grace (Seán Hoare); Andy Lyons (Barry Cotter 60), Richie Towell, Chris McCann, Sean Kavanagh; Jack ...

A drone interrupted play in the second half on three separate occasions but Pat’s never ceded control. Brandon Kavanagh failed to control a loose ball with Derry on the attack and the alert Burt gained possession before scampering forward. 16-year-old Sam Curtis made his first start for the club but it was another teenager the travelling supporters were toasting early on. That duly arrived when Eoin Doyle raced onto Ben McCormack’s defence-splitting pass. An inspired Colm Whelan hit a brace as bottom-of-the-table UCD battled back from two goals down against 10-man Dundalk to earn a fully deserved share of the spoils in a thriller at the UCD Bowl. In the end Bohs sub Kris Twardek could have nicked it, but he failed to force the ball home following a deep cross from the left with the last kick of the match. Following hesitancy from Sligo coming out of defence at the end of the first quarter, Moylan picked up possession on the edge of the penalty area and unleashed a superb curling strike to the top right-hand corner of the net. All the signs were pointing towards Sligo suffering a second reversal at the hands of the north Dubliners in the current campaign, but they received a lifeline in the shape of a magnificent goal from left-back Patrick Kirk in the 64th-minute. Shels grew in stature as a consequence and a similar finish from the towering Boyd on 43 minutes ensured they were two goals in front at the break. Bohemians were presented with a superb chance to steal the points in the 75th minute when a deep cross from full-back, Tyreke Wilson found the head of Omochere but his effort was saved by Maher from close range. In the 50th minute Patrick McEleney threatened Talbot with a superb curling shot from 25 yards, but the ball failed to hit the target. Derry approached the second half in a different frame of mind and began to dominate possession.

Stephen has been in charge of the first team since July 2016 and has achieved great success, notably the FAI Cup win in 2019 and League wins in 2020 and ...

The football structure at the club from the Academy to the First team share the same culture, values, vision and appetite to succeed, we will continue to build on the strong foundation that exists. The club and Stephen share the same view that there is more to be achieved, domestically and in Europe, with the excellent squad and staff that has been assembled. We are united in our ambition and determined to deliver on that.

There may be doubt over Hoops boss Stephen Bradley's future but there's no doubting his side's class. Rovers controlled the game from early on with some ...

A Barry McNamee cross to the back post found Jesse Devers and his outside of the foot cross was headed into the near post by Conor Tourish as the Harps went in 3-1 down at the break. But Rovers were ruthless and Gaffney found Shaun Gannon on the right who rifled the cross at Mandriou at the back post to chest into the net making it 2-0. Rory Gaffney was next to cross but it was blocked and Mandriou’s chip shot went over the bar.