Shamrock Rovers vs St Patrick's Athletic

2023 - 3 - 17

Hoops still winless as St Pat's snatch late point (RTE.ie)

Champions Shamrock Rovers' wait for their first win of the season continues as St Pat's left it late to earn a 2-2 draw thanks to a Jake Mulraney strike two ...

Having had a couple of half chances just before the goal, the Saints responded brilliantly and really should have got level minutes later. As the game ticked over into injury time, Byrne smashed the post with the last kick of the game, and the drama continued onto the sideline: Tim Clancy saw red for throwing a water bottle in the direction of an official. Trevor Clarke did well to cut in from the left wing and with his weaker right foot, saw his guided effort come back off the foot of the post.

Jake Mulraney denies Shamrock Rovers as Saints march out of ... (The Irish Times)

Jack Byrne's spectacular goal had looked like earning the champions a first win of the season.

That was only the start of the drama. The conservative approach backfired when Mulraney curled a beauty past Mannus with two mintues left on the clock. Most of last season was sullied by muscle issues but the Irish international did what few players earning a living on this island can. Seán Hoare was fingered as the guilty party but contact with Doyle was minimal. The problem with Rovers at the moment is difficult to define. Tip-off was retaken after the finicky official spotted a Rovers toe crossing the halfway line.

Mulraney strikes late for Pat's to deny Rovers first win of campaign (Irish Examiner)

The Saints will parade home with a huge point after leaving it late to level on St. Patrick's day, as Shamrock Rovers search for their first win of the 2023 ...

Growing in belief and looking dangerous on the break, the visitors managed to get themselves back on level terms five minutes before the break. The marauding Neil Farrugia was also unlucky not to get a goal; his excellent performance deserved, having two glorious chances in quick succession. Having had a couple of decent half chances just before the goal, St Pat's responded brilliantly and really should have got level minutes later.

'A week is a hell of a long time in football' – Jake Mulraney's strike ... (Independent.ie)

As Shamrock Rovers and St Patrick's Athletic faced off on St Patrick's Day for the first time in 186 league meetings, it was the Saints left celebrating as ...

But it was substitute Mulraney levelled the derby with a fine effort from 25 yards. Sometimes it takes a moment of magic to go ahead in a derby, and that’s just what Byrne produced on 54 minutes. The Hoops were made to pay for their succession of missed chances as the visitors levelled five minutes before the break. Despite dropping two points late on for the third time in six games, Hoops boss Stephen Bradley was pleased with his side’s display. Towell broke the deadlock five minutes later, though. "When you lose three times in seven days at a club like St Pat’s, you will be under scrutiny.

LOI Round up: Shamrock Rovers search for first win continues after ... (BreakingNews.ie)

Richie Towell opened the scoring at the Tallaght Stadium in the 20th minute, but St Patrick's Athletic equalised in the 42nd minute when Eoin Doyle converted ...

Sligo took the lead through a 25th minute goal from Max Mata, and it looked like they were on course for a shock victory, until Coll's late goal meant Derry are now three points behind Bohemians in second place. An early goal from Danu Bishop gave UCD a shock lead after just 12 minutes, and they took the lead into the interval at Dalymount Park. Jack Byrne capped off a top performance with a goal in the 54th minute, and it looked like for long periods of the game that was enough to secure victory, with Stephen Bradley's side having several chances to seal the game.

LOI Round up: Shamrock Rovers search for first win continues after ... (Offaly Independent)

Defending champions Shamrock Rovers are still searching for their first win of the season after a dramatic 2-2 draw against St Patrick's Athletic. Richie Towell ...

Sligo took the lead through a 25th minute goal from Max Mata, and it looked like they were on course for a shock victory, until Coll's late goal meant Derry are now three points behind Bohemians in second place. Bohemians came back stronger in the second half, and two quick-fire goals from Patrick Kirk and Alistair Coote gave them the lead in the 58th minute, as they held on to continue their impressive start to the season. Jack Byrne capped off a top performance with a goal in the 54th minute, and it looked like for long periods of the game that was enough to secure victory, with Stephen Bradley's side having several chances to seal the game.

LOI Round up: Shamrock Rovers search for first win continues after ... (Connaught Telegraph)

However, it was another game that saw victory slip through their hands as an 88th minute goal Jake Mulraney rescued a needed point for St Patrick's Athletic. At ...

Sligo took the lead through a 25th minute goal from Max Mata, and it looked like they were on course for a shock victory, until Coll's late goal meant Derry are now three points behind Bohemians in second place. Bohemians came back stronger in the second half, and two quick-fire goals from Patrick Kirk and Alistair Coote gave them the lead in the 58th minute, as they held on to continue their impressive start to the season. Jack Byrne capped off a top performance with a goal in the 54th minute, and it looked like for long periods of the game that was enough to secure victory, with Stephen Bradley's side having several chances to seal the game.