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Belfast Telegraph
an hour ago
- Belfast Telegraph
Linfield manager David Healy lays into officials after ‘chaotic' Play-Off first leg defeat at Shelbourne
The Blues face an uphill fight after this compelling thriller in north Dublin. The League of Ireland champions edged out the Irish Premiership holders 2-1 over two legs in a Champions League qualifier last month and they are favourites to make the League phase after this result. Healy, however, felt decisions went against his side, particularly Matthew Fitzpatrick's red card, and now his side need to hit back next week. 'That was chaotic,' said the Blues boss. 'A lot of that was down to the officials, though I am not blaming them. 'I thought one or two moments were created by the officials. I spoke to the fourth official, when he could be bothered listening, as Matthew Fitzpatrick doesn't see the player and it was not intentional. 'He catches him but didn't mean to hurt him. He tried to receive the ball and there was a collision. Against 10 men in European competition so early on it was a big ask. 'I wouldn't say the officials were out of their depth, I know Greek football is a high level, but I felt decisions could have been given more consideration.' Linfield had an early let off when Mipo Odubeko headed wide from Kerr McInroy's cross but the visitors were rocked by Fitzpatrick's first half dismissal after a high challenge on Milan Mbeng. Healy's side responded with a Kieran Offord's drive over the top but they were on the ropes. The first half was explosive, with Odubeko missing a penalty after a Kyle McClean handball and then Harry Wood converted from the spot after Ben Hall's late challenge on the striker. After the restart Odubeko doubled Shelbourne's lead, leaving the visitors with a mountain to climb. Kieran Offord struck on 52 minutes to give Linfield hope. It was a sixth goal of the season for the former Crusaders striker in all competitions but he then saw his spot kick saved by Wessel Speel. On 77 minutes, Harry Wood's strike deflected off the post and Evan Caffrey stroked in the third. 'The penalty for Kyle's handball was baffling,' added Healy. 'I watch so many football games and I am mystified and baffled by handball decisions. Something needs to be change about that. Kyle is sliding in to block a challenge. I thought it was a poor decision. "I felt Paddy Barrett stopped a goal on the line, was that a red card? He stopped an intentional goal so the level of consistency wasn't there from the officials. He booked him because Chris Shields was asking the question. He has put his hand up to stop Sam Roscoe scoring an equaliser.' Healy said he was proud of his side's efforts but was now hoping for better luck next week. 'We need more luck,' he added. 'Shelbourne dominate the ball here but the players dug in. 'They have been to a tough place and showed they can dig in. With us missing a penalty, had we made it 2-2 it potentially could have changed things.'
Belfast Telegraph
6 hours ago
- Belfast Telegraph
All-Ireland rivals meet again in first leg of Conference League Play-Off
It's take two in Europe for Linfield and Shelbourne as they prepare to go head-to-head for the second time this summer in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League Play-Off at Tolka Park.
BBC News
6 hours ago
- BBC News
Watch: Uefa Conference League play-off - Shelbourne host Linfield in first leg
Update: Date: 19:21 BST Title: Team news Content: Shelbourne v Linfield (19:45 BST) Joey O'Brien makes a massive six changes to his starting XI from Sunday's 2-0 FAI Cup defeat to St Patricks. JJ Lunney, Harry Wood, captain Mark Coyle, John Martin and Milan Mbeng are the only five players to keep their place. Wessel Speel comes in for the hosts between the sticks, with Mipo Odubeko, Sam Bone, James Norris, Kerr McInroy and Paddy Barrett making up the rest of the starting pack. The visitors on the other hand make just make two changes from last Thursday's 2-0 victory over Vikingur at Windsor Park. David Healy brings in Euan East and Ethan McGee, with Matthew Orr missing out and Charlie Allen dropping to the bench. Shelbourne: Speel, Lunney, Wood, Coyle (c), Martin, Odubeko, Bone, Norris, McInroy, Mbeng, Barrett. Subs: Topcu, Healy, Caffrey, Chapman, Coote, Gannon, Kelly, Ledwidge, Moore, Offor, Ring, Temple. Linfield: Johns, Roscoe, East, Shields (c), Millar, McClean, Offord, Hall, Archer, McGee, Fitzpatrick. Subs: Walsh, Whiteside, Allen, Brown, McCullough, Taylor, McKay, McKee, Morrison, Mulgrew, Yates. Update: Date: 19:18 BST Title: Checking in at Tolka Content: Shelbourne v Linfield (19:45 BST) Sunshine greeted both sides as they arrived in Tolka Park in Dublin this evening. Update: Date: 19:15 BST Title: Shels meet Blues once again in play-off Content: Shelbourne v Linfield (19:45 BST) Hello and welcome to our coverage of tonight's Uefa Conference League play-off round first leg between Shelbourne and Linfield. The two sides lock horns again after meeting just last month in Champions League qualifying. Shels got the better of the Blues in that tie, but Linfield are a few games into their season now and with a lucrative place in the league phase of the Conference League on offer, David Healy's side will be up for the challenge and hoping to make history. You can watch tonight's first leg at Tolka Park on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website, whilst we will have live text commentary and in-play clips from the game. Enjoy!
