[[WATCH<<<<]((((] Dundalk vs. Shelbourne live free 6 March 2023
21:16David DonnellySt Patrick's Athletic 1 - 0 Shamrock RoversDublin Live's NFL guru Alex Dunne has weighed into the quarterback convo:Chris Forrester can do anything - play quarterback, score headers, and kick Rovers players around. My captain. 21:14David DonnellySt Patrick's Athletic 1 - 0 Shamrock RoversBurke now has a strike from the edge of the box but it's well over. Tunde Owolabi replacing Billy King now for Pats. 21:13David DonnellySt Patrick's Athletic 1 - 0 Shamrock RoversBig, big chance for Rovers as Burke takes a quick free and releases Lyons on the left, and his cross is flicked on by Gaffney but he just can't keep it down. 21:11David DonnellySt Patrick's Athletic 1 - 0 Shamrock RoversYellow card for Burns for, I think, standing in the way of a Rovers corner. 21:11David DonnellySt Patrick's Athletic 1 - 0 Shamrock RoversSuper one-touch play from Pats sees Forrester put in Burns but the return pass isn't to feet.
RECAP: St Patrick's Athletic edge Dublin Derby with Shamrock Rovers at RicherSt Patrick's Athletic host Shamrock Rovers on Friday night as the Dublin clubs look to kick on after contrasting openings to the League of Ireland season. The Saints have lost two in a row, at home to Sligo Rovers and away to Bohemians, after winning their first game of the season, handsomely, at Shelbourne. Rovers got back to winning form on Monday night against Drogheda United, coming out 3-1 victors, after suffering a late defeat to Derry City four days earlier. Midfielder Jack Byrne was back in form in the Drogheda win, laying on the opener for Sean Gannon with an inch-perfect pass before smashing home the second.
21:27David DonnellySt Patrick's Athletic 1 - 0 Shamrock RoversDerry City have taken a late lead at Tolka Park against Shels, while UCD have pulled another goal back against Drogheda, so it's now 4-2 in Head in the Game Park. 21:24David DonnellySt Patrick's Athletic 1 - 0 Shamrock RoversFinal sub for Rovers sees Aidomo Emakhu come in for Dylan Watts. 21:24David DonnellySt Patrick's Athletic 1 - 0 Shamrock RoversBig chance for Sean Gannon as a header drops to his feet in the box but he can't control it! 21:22David DonnellySt Patrick's Athletic 1 - 0 Shamrock RoversAnother change for the Saints sees Ian Bermingham come in for Darragh Burns. 21:19David DonnellySt Patrick's Athletic 1 - 0 Shamrock RoversWow! So close to a second for Pats as Alan Mannus drops a swerving shot from Forrester but he somehow manages to keep it the right side of the line! 21:18David DonnellySt Patrick's Athletic 1 - 0 Shamrock RoversAnd Bohs now lead Finn Harps in Ballybofey thanks to Promise Omochere.
21:35David DonnellySt Patrick's Athletic 1 - 0 Shamrock RoversStephen Walsh has levelled up for Galway United at home to Waterford, who are down to ten men, while Athlone have pulled one back in Wexford. 21:33David DonnellySt Patrick's Athletic 1 - 0 Shamrock RoversInto four minutes of injury time now as Pats continue to look very comfortable. 21:32David DonnellySt Patrick's Athletic 1 - 0 Shamrock RoversTim Clancy issued a yellow ticket for his protests.
The meeting with Pats will be a step up for the Hoops, however, who struggled in the President's Cup meeting with the same opposition before winning on penalties. 21:36David DonnellyFULL TIME: St Patrick's Athletic 1 - 0 Shamrock RoversChris Forrester's header early in the second half sees the Athletic to their second win of the season! 21:36David DonnellySt Patrick's Athletic 1 - 0 Shamrock RoversByrne blasts the free kick high over the bar - very poor from him. 21:35David DonnellySt Patrick's Athletic 1 - 0 Shamrock RoversFree kick for Rovers on the edge of the box as Jack Scott takes down Emakhu.
21:18David DonnellySt Patrick's Athletic 1 - 0 Shamrock RoversDrogheda now 4-1 up at home to UCD, former Rovers striker Dean Williams with the fourth. 21:17David DonnellySt Patrick's Athletic 1 - 0 Shamrock RoversSean Gannon, Aaron Greene and Barry Cotter on for Rovers in place of Finn, Gaffney and Lyons.
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