Hello and welcome along to The42′s coverage of this evening’s European action as Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers get to work in the Uefa Conference League.
This is the first time two Irish clubs will be competing in an outright European competition.
Shelbourne are in Tallaght Stadium where they host Swedish side Hacken due to Tolka Park not meeting Uefa requirements. Shamrock Rovers are away to Sparta Prague where they face a tricky test this evening.
We’ll have team lineups for you as we edge closer to the 8pm kick-offs. And as always, we’d love to hear from you if you’re at the games or are watching them on Premier Sports this evening.
2 Oct
7:13PM
Here’s a reminder of the team’s respective fixtures in the Conference League proper
Shelbourne fixtures
2 October: Hacken (H) – 8pm
23 October: Shkendija (A) – 5.45pm
6 November: Drita (H) – 8pm
27 November: Alkmaar (A) – 5.45pm
11 December: Crystal Palace (H) – 8pm
18 December: Celje (A) – 8pm
Shamrock Rovers fixtures
2 October: Sparta Prague (A) – 8pm
23 October: Celje (H) – 8pm
6 November: AEK Athens (A) – 5.45pm
27 November: Shakhtar (H) – 8pm
11 December: Breidablik (A) – 5.45pm
18 December: Hamrun Spartans (H) – 8pm
2 Oct
7:18PM
Paul Fennessy is our man on the ground in Tallaght Stadium this evening while David Sneyd will be reporting live from Letná Stadium in Prague.
Some pre-match reading to get you through the wait before kick-off.
Sparta Prague (4-3-3): Peter Vindahl; Adam Sevínsky, Asger Sorensen (captain), Jaroslav Zeleny; Pavel Kaderabek, Lukas Sadilek, Sivert Mannsverk, Martin Suchomel; Veljko Birmancevic, Jan Kuchta, Albion Rrahmani
Shamrock Rovers (3-5-2): Ed McGinty; Dan Cleary, Roberto Lopes (captain), Dan Cleary; Danny Grant, Matt Healy, Darragh Nugent, Aaron McEneff, Josh Honohan; John McGovern, Rory Gaffney.
Shelbourne v Hacken
Shelbourne: Wessel Speel; Sean Gannon, Paddy Barrett (c), Kameron Ledwidge, Milan Mbeng, Jordan Norris; Kerr McInroy, JJ Lunney; Ali Coote, Harry Wood; Mipo Odubeko.
Hacken: Etrit Berisha; Harry Hilvenius, Marius Lode, Filip Helander, Adam Lundqvist; Simon Gustafson (c), Mikkel Rygaard, Silas Andersen; Julius Lindberg, John Paul Dembe, Adrian Svanback.
Kick-Off! Shelbourne v Hacken,Sparta Prague v Shamrock Rovers
2 Oct
8:05PM
3 mins: Shelbourne 0-0 Hacken
It’s a dreadful night of wind and rain in Dublin as Harry Wood attempts to cut the ball across into the Hacken area but he doesn’t connect properly with the ball.
2 Oct
8:08PM
5 mins: Sparta Prague 0-0 Shamrock Rovers
The hosts work the ball around as the linesman thinks about raising the flag before dropping it.
An inviting ball in almost tries to find Jan Kuchta but he doesn’t get his head behind it in time. Sivert Mannsverk tries one from the edge of the box but it’s rising all the time.
2 Oct
8:11PM
8 mins: Shelbourne 0-0 Hacken
Chances for both sides. Ali Coote finds Mipo Odubeko who tries to release a shot in the penalty area and goes to the floor but the referee waves off calls for a penalty.
Hacken are then gifted an opportunity after a misplaced pass out of defence by Kameron Ledwidge. But the effort is pulled across and wide.
2 Oct
8:18PM
14 mins: Shelbourne 0-0 Hacken
GOAL RULED OUT!!
A great corner delivery comes to Coote whose deflected effort falls into the path of Odubeko. But as his shot ends up in the net, the flag is up and the goal is immediately scratched off.
2 Oct
8:20PM
18 mins: Sparta Prague 0-0 Shamrock Rovers
The hosts are enjoying most of the possession and showing glimmers of a threat but nothing major yet. Lukas Sadilek looking lively for the hosts and has just won a corner.
Nothing comes of it after a shot from Mannsverk outside the box.
2 Oct
8:21PM
19 mins: Shelbourne 0-0 Hacken
Goalkeeper Wessel Speel is needed to reach across and produce a save but he’s behind it the whole time.
2 Oct
8:23PM
21 mins: Sparta Prague 0-0 Shamrock Rovers
Rovers still trying to really impose themselves on this game. Standing strong defensively but need to start creating some meaningful attacks and press up the field.
2 Oct
8:26PM
23 mins: Shelbourne 0-0 Hacken
Great defensive play!
Paddy Barrett deflects the ball out for a corner after Hacken sneak in at the back and try to cut the ball back. They keep possession from the corner and play the ball around.
Silas Andersen then tries a shot first time, but again Barrett gets the vital touch to concede the corner.
The Swedish side are coming more into the game.
2 Oct
8:28PM
26 mins: Shelbourne 0-0 Hacken
Shels keeper Wessel Speel needs some treatment on the field. There’s no let-up with the rain in Tallaght.
2 Oct
8:29PM
27 mins: Sparta Prague 0-0 Shamrock Rovers
A second corner for the home side after another nervy moment for Rovers when Kuchta volleyed the ball from close range on the turn. Roberto Lopes gets the block in to deflect the ball out for the corner.
2 Oct
8:31PM
30 mins: Shelbourne 0-0 Hacken
Odubeko is down now. It looks like it’s a non-contact injury but hopefully not too serious. He’s been lively for Shelbourne this evening.
2 Oct
8:33PM
31 mins: Shelbourne 0-0 Hacken
SAVE!
Kerr McInroy is through and tries to thump one from distance. But Etrit Berisha is down quickly to smother the ball. It was a decent try from McInroy who has been influential throughout the first half.
That’s not a goal Rovers will want to see again any time soon. They got completely stretched defensively and a touch over the head should have been dealt with. But instead, the ball is squared and Sadilek races in to poke it home.
Really, that goal has been coming as Rovers have come under a lot of pressure in the first half. Sparta Prague have enjoyed the majority of the possession and that’s their reward.
2 Oct
8:40PM
38 mins: Shelbourne 0-0 Hacken
Half chance for Hacken from a volley. But Barrett gets across to block it with his chest.
2 Oct
8:42PM
41 mins: Shelbourne 0-0 Hacken
Seán Gannon reads the ball in well and gets a touch on it for Speel to gather safely.
2 Oct
8:44PM
43 mins: Sparta Prague 1-0 Shamrock Rovers
Another worrying moment at the back for Rovers! A ball that should be booted out is left loose before eventually getting it out.
Perhaps a bit of after effects from the concession of the goal. Half-time is coming at a good time for Stephen Bradley’s team.
It’s been a better opening 45 minutes for Joey O’Brien’s team as Harry Wood is within inches of breaking the deadlock in injury time in the first half. They’ve created plenty of chances but Hacken are well in the contest too.
However, it’s been a difficult first half for Shamrock Rovers over in Prague. They really needed to hold on and keep the score at 1-0 until half-time, but they conceded a second goal from a set-piece.
A corner in landed on the head of Adam Sevínsky whose effort causes Ed McGinty to fumble the ball, allowing Suchomel who drills the rebound into the net.
Rovers haven’t really created anything. It could be a very difficult second half.
And the VAR check does not favour Rovers. It’s a goal from a set-piece again as Sparta Prague take a quick corner and a lobbed ball in results in a free header for Sorensen.
The night is getting worse for Rovers.
2 Oct
9:16PM
56 mins: Shelbourne 0-0 Hacken
No real chance materialising for either side yet. It’s been very cagey all evening. One moment could change everything.
2 Oct
9:19PM
59 mins: Shelbourne 0-0 Hacken
Change for Shelbourne: Jack Henry-Francis replaces Ali Coote.
2 Oct
9:22PM
63 mins: Sparta Prague 3-0 Shamrock Rovers
Rovers make changes: Burke, Noonan, Mandroiu, Watts on for McEneff, Noonan, McGovern, Nugent
2 Oct
9:24PM
63 mins: Shelbourne 0-0 Hacken
Seán Gannon is off and he’s walking a bit gingerly as he makes his way. Hopefully it’s not too serious.
2 Oct
9:25PM
64 mins: Shelbourne 0-0 Hacken
Shelbourne change: Mark Coyle is on for Gannon
2 Oct
9:29PM
67 mins: Shelbourne 0-0 Hacken
Strong move from Hacken ends with Andersen hitting it first time from the edge of the box. But there’s nowhere enough power in it and Speel easily collects it.
The visitors moved the ball well but lacking in the final product. We’re in for a big closing 20 minutes it seems.
Hacken come on the attack again but Jordan Norris reads the move well to intervene. The flag goes up anyway but he was alert to the danger.
2 Oct
9:33PM
74 mins: Sparta Prague 3-0 Shamrock Rovers
Shamrock Rovers have to defend a free from a dangerous spot. Lukas Haraslin decides to go short, gets the ball back and weaves around four Rovers players before McGinty lunges to parry the ball away.
2 Oct
9:37PM
75 mins: Shelbourne 0-0 Hacken
MISS!
Another scary moment for Shelbourne as Isak Brusberg tries to help the ball home from the cutback. He’s off target though and the home side can breathe again.
2 Oct
9:39PM
78 mins: Shelbourne 0-0 Hacken
Evan Caffrey tries to loop the ball into the box but his delivery is way too close to the Hacken keeper Berisha and he gathers with ease.
Great response from Rovers as the substitute Mandroiu hits the ball on the spin and pulls one back and give his team a bit of a spark in the closing five minutes.
2 Oct
9:46PM
86 mins: Shelbourne 0-0 Hacken
Time running out for the hosts to break the deadlock in Tallaght Stadium.
Contrasting fortunes for the League of Ireland sides as Shelbourne take a point from Hacken’s visit while Shamrock Rovers endure a difficult night in Prague.
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As it happened: Shamrock Rovers lose 4-1 as Shelbourne earn draw in Europa Conference League
Hello and welcome along to The42′s coverage of this evening’s European action as Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers get to work in the Uefa Conference League.
This is the first time two Irish clubs will be competing in an outright European competition.
Shelbourne are in Tallaght Stadium where they host Swedish side Hacken due to Tolka Park not meeting Uefa requirements. Shamrock Rovers are away to Sparta Prague where they face a tricky test this evening.
We’ll have team lineups for you as we edge closer to the 8pm kick-offs. And as always, we’d love to hear from you if you’re at the games or are watching them on Premier Sports this evening.
Here’s a reminder of the team’s respective fixtures in the Conference League proper
Shelbourne fixtures
Shamrock Rovers fixtures
Paul Fennessy is our man on the ground in Tallaght Stadium this evening while David Sneyd will be reporting live from Letná Stadium in Prague.
Some pre-match reading to get you through the wait before kick-off.
Sparta Prague v Shamrock Rovers Line-Ups
Sparta Prague (4-3-3): Peter Vindahl; Adam Sevínsky, Asger Sorensen (captain), Jaroslav Zeleny; Pavel Kaderabek, Lukas Sadilek, Sivert Mannsverk, Martin Suchomel; Veljko Birmancevic, Jan Kuchta, Albion Rrahmani
Shamrock Rovers (3-5-2): Ed McGinty; Dan Cleary, Roberto Lopes (captain), Dan Cleary; Danny Grant, Matt Healy, Darragh Nugent, Aaron McEneff, Josh Honohan; John McGovern, Rory Gaffney.
Shelbourne v Hacken
Shelbourne: Wessel Speel; Sean Gannon, Paddy Barrett (c), Kameron Ledwidge, Milan Mbeng, Jordan Norris; Kerr McInroy, JJ Lunney; Ali Coote, Harry Wood; Mipo Odubeko.
Hacken: Etrit Berisha; Harry Hilvenius, Marius Lode, Filip Helander, Adam Lundqvist; Simon Gustafson (c), Mikkel Rygaard, Silas Andersen; Julius Lindberg, John Paul Dembe, Adrian Svanback.
Just a few minutes to go before kick-off in Tallaght Stadium and Prague. How do you see these games going for Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne?
Kick-Off! Shelbourne v Hacken, Sparta Prague v Shamrock Rovers
3 mins: Shelbourne 0-0 Hacken
It’s a dreadful night of wind and rain in Dublin as Harry Wood attempts to cut the ball across into the Hacken area but he doesn’t connect properly with the ball.
5 mins: Sparta Prague 0-0 Shamrock Rovers
The hosts work the ball around as the linesman thinks about raising the flag before dropping it.
An inviting ball in almost tries to find Jan Kuchta but he doesn’t get his head behind it in time. Sivert Mannsverk tries one from the edge of the box but it’s rising all the time.
8 mins: Shelbourne 0-0 Hacken
Chances for both sides. Ali Coote finds Mipo Odubeko who tries to release a shot in the penalty area and goes to the floor but the referee waves off calls for a penalty.
Hacken are then gifted an opportunity after a misplaced pass out of defence by Kameron Ledwidge. But the effort is pulled across and wide.
14 mins: Shelbourne 0-0 Hacken
GOAL RULED OUT!!
A great corner delivery comes to Coote whose deflected effort falls into the path of Odubeko. But as his shot ends up in the net, the flag is up and the goal is immediately scratched off.
18 mins: Sparta Prague 0-0 Shamrock Rovers
The hosts are enjoying most of the possession and showing glimmers of a threat but nothing major yet. Lukas Sadilek looking lively for the hosts and has just won a corner.
Nothing comes of it after a shot from Mannsverk outside the box.
19 mins: Shelbourne 0-0 Hacken
Goalkeeper Wessel Speel is needed to reach across and produce a save but he’s behind it the whole time.
21 mins: Sparta Prague 0-0 Shamrock Rovers
Rovers still trying to really impose themselves on this game. Standing strong defensively but need to start creating some meaningful attacks and press up the field.
23 mins: Shelbourne 0-0 Hacken
Great defensive play!
Paddy Barrett deflects the ball out for a corner after Hacken sneak in at the back and try to cut the ball back. They keep possession from the corner and play the ball around.
Silas Andersen then tries a shot first time, but again Barrett gets the vital touch to concede the corner.
The Swedish side are coming more into the game.
26 mins: Shelbourne 0-0 Hacken
Shels keeper Wessel Speel needs some treatment on the field. There’s no let-up with the rain in Tallaght.
27 mins: Sparta Prague 0-0 Shamrock Rovers
A second corner for the home side after another nervy moment for Rovers when Kuchta volleyed the ball from close range on the turn. Roberto Lopes gets the block in to deflect the ball out for the corner.
30 mins: Shelbourne 0-0 Hacken
Odubeko is down now. It looks like it’s a non-contact injury but hopefully not too serious. He’s been lively for Shelbourne this evening.
31 mins: Shelbourne 0-0 Hacken
SAVE!
Kerr McInroy is through and tries to thump one from distance. But Etrit Berisha is down quickly to smother the ball. It was a decent try from McInroy who has been influential throughout the first half.
GOAL! Sparta Prague 1-0 Shamrock Rovers (Lukas Sadilek ’33)
35 mins: Sparta Prague 1-0 Shamrock Rovers
That’s not a goal Rovers will want to see again any time soon. They got completely stretched defensively and a touch over the head should have been dealt with. But instead, the ball is squared and Sadilek races in to poke it home.
Really, that goal has been coming as Rovers have come under a lot of pressure in the first half. Sparta Prague have enjoyed the majority of the possession and that’s their reward.
38 mins: Shelbourne 0-0 Hacken
Half chance for Hacken from a volley. But Barrett gets across to block it with his chest.
41 mins: Shelbourne 0-0 Hacken
Seán Gannon reads the ball in well and gets a touch on it for Speel to gather safely.
43 mins: Sparta Prague 1-0 Shamrock Rovers
Another worrying moment at the back for Rovers! A ball that should be booted out is left loose before eventually getting it out.
Perhaps a bit of after effects from the concession of the goal. Half-time is coming at a good time for Stephen Bradley’s team.
GOAL! Sparta Prague 2-0 Shamrock Rovers (Martin Suchomel ’44)
45 mins: Sparta Prague 2-0 Shamrock Rovers
And that’s another goal that could have been prevented.
Half-Time! Sparta Prague 2-0 Shamrock Rovers
Half-Time! Shelbourne 0-0 Hacken
Shelbourne 0-0 Hacken, Sparta Prague 2-0 Shamrock Rovers
It’s been a better opening 45 minutes for Joey O’Brien’s team as Harry Wood is within inches of breaking the deadlock in injury time in the first half. They’ve created plenty of chances but Hacken are well in the contest too.
However, it’s been a difficult first half for Shamrock Rovers over in Prague. They really needed to hold on and keep the score at 1-0 until half-time, but they conceded a second goal from a set-piece.
A corner in landed on the head of Adam Sevínsky whose effort causes Ed McGinty to fumble the ball, allowing Suchomel who drills the rebound into the net.
Rovers haven’t really created anything. It could be a very difficult second half.
Here’s the Lukas Sadilek goal for Sparta Prague
Second Half: Shelbourne v Hacken, Sparta Prague v Shamrock Rovers
45 mins: Shelbourne 0-0 Hacken
Shelbourne change: Evan Caffrey replaces Kam Ledwidge
Rain has eased slightly in Tallaght but wind is still swirling about.
50 mins: Sparta Prague 3-0 Shamrock Rovers
It looks like Asger Sorensen has extended the lead with a header. But we’re going to VAR to determine if there was an offside.
51 mins: Sparta Prague 3-0 Shamrock Rovers (Asger Sorensen ’51)
53 mins: Sparta Prague 3-0 Shamrock Rovers
And the VAR check does not favour Rovers. It’s a goal from a set-piece again as Sparta Prague take a quick corner and a lobbed ball in results in a free header for Sorensen.
The night is getting worse for Rovers.
56 mins: Shelbourne 0-0 Hacken
No real chance materialising for either side yet. It’s been very cagey all evening. One moment could change everything.
59 mins: Shelbourne 0-0 Hacken
Change for Shelbourne: Jack Henry-Francis replaces Ali Coote.
63 mins: Sparta Prague 3-0 Shamrock Rovers
Rovers make changes: Burke, Noonan, Mandroiu, Watts on for McEneff, Noonan, McGovern, Nugent
63 mins: Shelbourne 0-0 Hacken
Seán Gannon is off and he’s walking a bit gingerly as he makes his way. Hopefully it’s not too serious.
64 mins: Shelbourne 0-0 Hacken
Shelbourne change: Mark Coyle is on for Gannon
67 mins: Shelbourne 0-0 Hacken
Strong move from Hacken ends with Andersen hitting it first time from the edge of the box. But there’s nowhere enough power in it and Speel easily collects it.
The visitors moved the ball well but lacking in the final product. We’re in for a big closing 20 minutes it seems.
70 mins: Shelbourne 0-0 Hacken
Hacken come on the attack again but Jordan Norris reads the move well to intervene. The flag goes up anyway but he was alert to the danger.
74 mins: Sparta Prague 3-0 Shamrock Rovers
Shamrock Rovers have to defend a free from a dangerous spot. Lukas Haraslin decides to go short, gets the ball back and weaves around four Rovers players before McGinty lunges to parry the ball away.
75 mins: Shelbourne 0-0 Hacken
MISS!
Another scary moment for Shelbourne as Isak Brusberg tries to help the ball home from the cutback. He’s off target though and the home side can breathe again.
78 mins: Shelbourne 0-0 Hacken
Evan Caffrey tries to loop the ball into the box but his delivery is way too close to the Hacken keeper Berisha and he gathers with ease.
The final 10 minutes is looming in Dublin.
GOAL! Sparta Prague 3-1 Shamrock Rovers (Daniel Mandroiu ’83)
85 mins: Sparta Prague 3-1 Shamrock Rovers
Great response from Rovers as the substitute Mandroiu hits the ball on the spin and pulls one back and give his team a bit of a spark in the closing five minutes.
86 mins: Shelbourne 0-0 Hacken
Time running out for the hosts to break the deadlock in Tallaght Stadium.
GOAL! Sparta Prague 4-1 Shamrock Rovers (Lukas Haraslin ’90)
91 mins: Shelbourne 0-0 Hacken
Yellow card for Norris for a last-ditch tackle to prevent a Hacken attack. Four minutes of added time announced. Will there be a winner?
93 mins: Shelbourne 0-0 Hacken
Hacken have a late free from a dangerous spot. Can Shelbourne hold on?
Full-Time! Shelbourne 0-0 Hacken
Full-Time: Sparta Prague 4-1 Shamrock Rovers
Shelbourne 0-0 Hacken, Sparta Prague 4-1 Shamrock Rovers
And that is that!
Contrasting fortunes for the League of Ireland sides as Shelbourne take a point from Hacken’s visit while Shamrock Rovers endure a difficult night in Prague.
Here’s that goal from Danny Mandroiu for Rovers
There was just one goal for the League of Ireland sides this evening as Danny Mandroiu was on target for Rovers in their defeat to Sparta Prague.
It was a goalless night in Tallaght Stadium although Mipo Odubeko did have a goal disallowed in the first half. But they do come away with a point.
Before you go, take a look out our match reports from David Sneyd and Paul Fennessy.
Well, that’s all from us folks. We hope you enjoyed the coverage this evening, and we look forward to having you with us again soon.
Until then, good luck!
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