Sligo Rovers vs Viking

2022 - 8 - 11

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What time and TV Channel is Sligo v Viking? Kick-off time, TV and ... (Independent.ie)

Sligo Rovers take on Viking of Norway in their Europa Conference League third qualifying round, second leg tie this week. Here's all you need to know about ...

A financial crisis at the club saw them relegated in 2017 and brought them to the brink of bankruptcy. Eight-time winners of the Norwegian top-flight, Viking have a familiar story to many Irish clubs. The game will not be shown live on terrestrial TV but will be available to stream on LOITV and is available to purchase at a cost of €7.

Sligo Rovers restore pride but brilliant European journey reaches ... (The42)

The Norwegians progressed 5-2 on aggregate despite tonight's 1-0 defeat at The Showgrounds.

They were trailing 5-2 and Viking’s lead was not really under threat, but the Norwegians would still want to make sure. Karl O’Sullivan was left on the bench. It was much of the same in the second-half, with Rovers enjoying the best chances. It was an open start to the game, and Rovers were pressing high to try and get an early goal. Russell would have been pleased with his side’s start to the game, and the Bit O’Red were rewarded for their patient build-up play just before half-time. The Bit O’Red came into the second leg playing for little more than pride, with manager John Russell urging his players to treat it like a clean slate and to put on a show for the home fans with what was a sell-out crowd.

Sligo's European journey ends with win over Viking (RTE.ie)

Sligo Rovers' Europa Conference League campaign came to an end at the Showgrounds after a gallant Bit O'Red display saw them beat Viking on the night, ...

McDonnell made a mess of his initial volley before Fitzgerald ran on to the ball. The League of Ireland outfit had a penalty call waved away on 28 minutes. Kiwi Mata went close with two headers, the best of these coming in the 18th minute when a deflected cross landed on the head of the striker, but Gunnarsson steadied himself in time to claim the ball.

Sligo Rovers bow out with heads held high after Showgrounds ... (The Irish Times)

Will Fitzgerald's deflected goal secures Rovers' fourth win from six Europa League Conference ties.

After defeats of Welsh side Bala Town and Scottish Premier League side Motherwell already in the competition the Bit O’Red went out battling. He was causing trouble again midway through the first half when he got on the end of a Paddy Kirk cross, but the Viking goalkeeper was equal to the effort. Striker Max Mata was on the mark twice as Rovers beat Bohemians in the league at the same venue last Sunday, and he was rewarded with a role from the start this time around.

Sligo Rovers bow out of European football despite home win over ... (The Irish Sun)

SLIGO ROVERS 1 (2) VIKING 0 (5)SLIGO ROVERS' Europa Conference League campaign came to an end at the Showgrounds after they beat Viking on the n.

McDonnell made a mess of his initial volley before Fitzgerald ran on to the ball. A sell-out crowd of 3,879 was on its feet 60 seconds from the break as Rovers hit the lead. Kiwi Mata went close with two headers, the best of these coming in the 18th minute when a deflected cross landed on the head of the striker, but Gunnarsson steadied himself in time to claim the ball.

Sligo win Viking battle but fall short of miracle (Irish Examiner)

A single-goal victory wasn't enough for the Bit O'Red.

Sligo made the breakthrough a minute before half-time. Frank Liivak backheeled the ball goalwards from a Greg Bolger delivery and Viking goalkeeper Patrik Gunnarsson was forced into a save. Sligo, who were seeing more of the ball compared to the first leg, went close to eating into the four-goal deficit from a seventh minute corner.

Sligo Rovers Bow Out Of Europe After 1-0 Win Over Viking (Balls.ie)

Sligo Rovers have defeated Viking FK 1-0, at home in Showgrounds, but will bow out of Europe for another year after losing 5-2 on aggregate.

Thank you to all the fans who were magnificent once again,' Sligo Rovers tweeted at full-time. https://t.co/4gzoJpy1WL📺 #LOI Sligo's score came via an own goal on the cusp of half-time, courtesy of Sondre Bjorshol, but they were unable to mount a serious comeback, with the tie effectively ended by Viking after their heavy win in Norway.