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23-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Rovers come from behind to defeat Derry City
A late winner from Aaron McEneff sealed a comeback 2-1 win for Shamrock Rovers at Derry City to extend their lead at the top of the League of Ireland. After a goalless first half, Danny Mullen gave Derry the lead not long after his introduction from the bench on 65 minutes. Rovers substitute Michael Noonan drew the sides level just four minutes later before former Candystripes midfielder McEneff snatched the winner in the 89th minute. The 29-year-old, who played over 100 times for Derry City, was booked for his celebrations after the goal. The visitors are now unbeaten in their last seven games and have increased their lead over third-placed Derry to eight points. Despite early pressure from both sides, neither keeper had a save to make in the opening 20 minutes with Michael Duffy's acrobatic attempt not testing Ed McGinty and Danny Grant blasting an effort well over the crossbar at the other end. The home side enjoyed majority of the possession in the opening 45 minutes with Gavin Whyte heavily involved in the action, providing Liam Boyce with a chance to break the deadlock midway through the half. Rovers felt they should have had a penalty when Aaron Greene's shot struck the arm of Hayden Cann but their protests were waved away by referee Marc Lynch. As the quiet first half drew to a close, Brian Maher was forced to make a save low down to deny Graham Burke's effort with the forward having a shot from range easily gathered by Maher shortly after. The second half offered more attacking chances with Boyce and Burke going close for their respective sides but it was the replacements who made the difference. On the hour, Derry boss Tiernan Lynch threw on Paul McMullan and Danny Mullen, and four minutes later the pair combined to open the scoring with Mullen latching onto McMullan's looping cross to fire past McGinty in the Rovers goal. The lead did not last for long as 16-year-old Noonan - who came on just before the opening goal - headed home the equaliser. An ambitious effort for Roberto Lopes from 35 yards was tipped onto the crossbar by Maher in the Derry goal but it fell straight to teenager Noonan. Stephen Bradley's men upped the tempo and came close to taking the lead when Josh Honahan weaved his way around multiple red and white shirts before sending an effort narrowly wide. Adam Matthews then made a crucial block to deflect Duffy's strong strike to safety, to the relief of the travelling fans. However, the goals weren't done though as with just two minutes of normal time left the away side took the lead with McEneff converting Danny Mandroiu's pass from close range to secure the three points for Shamrock Rovers against his former side.
Irish Times
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Times
Late Aaron McEneff goal nabs Shamrock Rovers win away to Derry
League of Ireland: Derry City 1 (Mullen 65) Shamrock Rovers 2 (Noonan 70, McEneff 89) Derry man Aaron McEneff came back to haunt his hometown club with a last gasp winning goal which sent Shamrock Rovers six points clear at the top. Substitutions on both sides influenced this cat and mouse encounter on Foyleside but it was Michael Noonan and McEneff who earned three vital points for the Hoops in the end. Derry haven't won against Rovers in the league in nine attempts but sub Danny Mullen's fifth goal of the season on 66 minutes put them firmly in the driving seat. That lead lasted less than six minutes as Noonan headed in from close range after Roberto Lopes' long range strike was turned on to the crossbar by Brian Maher. READ MORE Derry reacted well to that setback but it was a former hero turned villain at Brandywell, McEneff who had the last laugh with a 89th minute winner. Fellow sub, Danny Mandroiu threaded a pass through to Noonan who picked out McEneff's run towards the near post and he made no mistake. The midfielder was cautioned for his overzealous celebrations in front of the home support in the Southend Park stand to silence a record 5,000-plus attendance. That goal ensured a fifth consecutive win for Rovers and a seventh game unbeaten as the Dubliners ominously started shifting through the gears. Shamrock Rovers' Aaron Greene and Derry's Gavin Whyte. Photograph: Lorcan Doherty/Inpho Derry started with promise and Michael Duffy was gifted possession inside the Rovers penalty area when Dan Cleary's attempted clearance fell kindly to the winger but his curling effort sailed harmlessly wide of the far post. Referee Marc Lynch was generous with his bookings and issued three contentious yellow cards inside eight first-half minutes to Boyce and Winchester and Rovers' defender O'Sullivan, who was replaced by Josh Honohan after just 18 minutes as Stephen Bradley wasted no time in turning to his bench. Derry carved open the Rovers defence with a neat pass into the feet of Whyte just inside the penalty area on 25 minutes and the ex-Portsmouth man glided past his man before picking out Boyce eight yards from goal. The striker's first time strike was deflected behind by Adam Matthews who recovered well. From the corner the ball eventually came to Ferguson in space at the back post but the full-back fired his effort wide of the target. Rovers' first shot on target arrived on 33 minutes after Ferguson's pass was intercepted inside his own half. Aaron Greene crossed low towards Graham Burke but his powerful strike was saved comfortably by Brian Maher. Rovers were bossing the ball at the start of the second half but it was Derry who broke the deadlock in devastating fashion on 66 minutes. Winchester won the ball from Byrne before finding McMullan on the right flank. The winger played a delicious pass to send his fellow Scot Mullen into space and the former Patrick Thistle striker finished expertly past Ed McGinty. Rovers' Josh Honohan and Derry's Shane Ferguson. Photograph: Lorcan Doherty/Inpho That lead lasted less than six minutes as Roberto Lopes' ferocious strike from distance was turned on to the bar by Maher but substitute Noonan reacted to the rebound quickest and headed into the net from close range. McMullan and Mullen combined brilliantly again on 75 minutes but the latter couldn't get enough lift on the ball to guide it over the head of McGinty who snuffed out the danger. Matthews made an important block to deny Duffy's close range strike with nine minutes remaining as Derry went in search of a winner. Rovers issued a killer blow in the final minute when Mandroiu split the defence with a searching pass into Noonan who picked out the run of McEneff and the Derry man made no mistake with a clinical finish. Four minutes of stoppage time was signalled but Derry couldn't find an equaliser as their four match unbeaten run came to an abrupt end. Elsewhere Drogheda United earned a 1-0 win over Bohemians at Weavers Park to climb above Derry into second spot. St Pat's were held 2-2 in Inchicore by Waterford, Galway left it late to earn a 2-1 win against Cork while Shelbourne came from behind against Sligo Rovers to return to winning ways. DERRY CITY: Maher; Ferguson (Doherty 77 mins), Connolly, Holt, Cann, Todd; Whyte (McMullan 60), O'Reilly (Benson 84), Winchester, Duffy (Hoban 84); Boyce (Mullen 60). SHAMROCK ROVERS: McGinty; Matthews, Lopes, Cleary, Grant, O'Sullivan (Honohan 18 mins), Byrne (McEneff 77), Nugent (Mandroiu), Burke (Watts 64), Greene (Noonan 64). Referee: Marc Lynch.
RTÉ News
23-05-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Shamrock Rovers extend league lead with comeback victory over Derry City
Leaders Shamrock Rovers secured a statement win to come from behind to see off Derry City at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Trailing to Danny Mullen's goal just after the hour mark, substitutes Michael Noonan and Aaron McEneff sealed the points for the visitors. McEneff's winner came on 89 minutes against his hometown club, means the Hoops move six points clear at the top of the table and secures their fifth win in a row. Referee Marc Lynch certainly was the main talking point in the opening quarter as he booked Carl Winchester, Liam Boyce and Cory O'Sullivan, the Rovers man's caution resulted in boss Stephen Bradley deciding to replace him with Josh Honohan. It was the home side who had the first real serious effort on 25 minutes when a super flowing move ended with Boyce's close range shot bravely blocked around the post by Rovers defender Adam Matthews. Minutes later, City goalkeeper Brian Maher had to make a comfortable save when he gathered Graham Burke's 20 yard drive, after Shane Ferguson had lost possession deep inside his own half. Derry gaffer Tiernan Lynch made a double change on the hour mark with Mullen and Paul McMullan replacing Boyce and Gavin Whyte, as he looked to get his team up the pitch. The Tallaght men made a triple change themselves on 64 minutes with Danny Mandroiu, Dylan Watts and Noonan all coming on, but it was City who took the lead a minute later. Winchester did well to win possession off Jack Byrne, he found McMullan, who with a superb pass picked Mullen and after breaking in behind Lopes, the Scottish front man coolly lifted the ball over the out-rushing Ed McGinty. To their credit Rovers levelled things on 71 minutes after another goalkeeping error by Maher, as the City net-minder seemed to misjudge Lopes' 25 yard pile driver and although the keeper parried the shot away, Noonan was on hand to nod home the rebound. Derry had a great chance to regain the lead but Michael Duffy's close range shot was bravely blocked by a superb tackle by Matthews. Rovers won it in the closing stages when Danny Grant latched onto Mandroiu's pass before cutting the ball back to McEneff who slotted home from close range, before celebrating in front of the City fans. Against his hometown club! 🫨 Aaron McEneff scores late on that'll surely win it for the visitors. — League of Ireland (@LeagueofIreland) May 23, 2025 Derry City: Brian Maher, Hayden Cann, Mark Connolly, Kevin Holt; Shane Ferguson (Ben Doherty 77), Carl Winchester, Adam O'Reilly (Robbie Benson 84), Gavin Whyte (Paul McMullan 61), Sam Todd; Michael Duffy (Pat Hoban 84); Liam Boyce (Danny Mullen 61). Shamrock Rovers: Ed McGinty, Daniel Cleary, Roberto Lopes, Cory O'Sullivan (Josh Honohan 18); Adam Mathews, Darragh Nugent (Danny Mandroiu 64), Matthew Healy, Jack Byrne (Aaron McEneff 77), Graham Burke (Dylan Watts 64), Daniel Grant; Aaron Greene (Michael Noonan 64).
BreakingNews.ie
05-05-2025
- Sport
- BreakingNews.ie
LOI: Drogheda on top after beating Cork
Drogheda United are once again at the summit of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division table. That is after they beat Cork City 3-2 this evening. It was a last gasp win as Ryan Brennan converted a 96th-minute penalty. Advertisement St Pat's missed out on the chance to go top as they lost 1-0 away to Derry City, who are in third place. Danny Mullen scored the goal for the home side at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in the 48th minute. Derry's Danny Mullen rounds St Patrick's Joseph Anang to score a goal. Photo: Stephen Hamilton/Inpho Shamrock Rovers are second after their 2-0 win over Sligo Rovers at Tallaght Stadium thanks to goals from Graham Burke and Aaron Greene. Elsewhere, Bohemians came from behind to win 2-1 against Galway United at Eamonn Deacy Park and Waterford enjoyed a 1-0 victory over the reigning champions Shelbourne at Tolka Park.
Irish Independent
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
League of Ireland: Shamrock Rovers back to winning ways; St Pat's beaten in Derry
Live | Today at 11:30 It's another action-packed evening in the League of Ireland with all ten Premier Division teams involved. You can follow all the action as it unfolds in our liveblog below. Key updates 90+9' TWO RED CARDS! Saints coach Sean O'Connor has been sent off for his role in the sideline altercation involving the Derry fans - no real telling what it was for but the fourth official obviously saw or heard something. Another member of the Inchicore club's bench is dismissed seconds later but there's no telling who it was! A sea of bodies in the technical area. Some interesting news emanating out of the Sligo Rovers camp this evening: Interesting line from Tallaght post-match is that Sligo Rovers boss John Russell has suggested that midfield Connor Malley was left out of the squad on account of his approach to preparations. There'll be follow up quotes on that tomorrow. BREAKING: Damien Duff claps back at Stephen Bradley after the Shamrock Rovers' head coach took aim at the Shels' gaffer in his programme notes against Sligo Rovers 48' GOAL! Danny Mullen that is magic! Derry make a dream start to the second half as midfielder Adam O'Reilly picks off a poor pass out from the back by Sam Grivosti. O'Reilly waits for the perfect moment to slip the ball into Danny Mullen's feet. The Scotsman cleverly dummies a shot to sit down Joseph Anang before rolling it into an empty net! Greene doubles the Hoops' advantage! Shamrock Rovers 2 - Sligo Rovers 0 It's 2-0 in Tallaght and it's a 100th league goal for Aaron Greene (according to the stat men around me) - brilliant dinked chip from Burke and a volley home from the veteran. A total of 47 of those goals have been for Shamrock Rovers. - Dan McDonnell Penalty! Burke makes no mistake for the Hoops! Shamrock Rovers 1 - Sligo Rovers 0 And it's 1-0 to Shamrock Rovers in Tallaght. Very much with the run of play. Shamrock Rovers have been completely dominant and have spent most of the game targeting Sligo Rovers' rookie right back Conor Reynolds. Eventually, they have broken him down - but in unfortunate circumstances for the youngster as he put up his hand to block a Graham Burke cross and was penalised by the referee. Burke converted the penalty expertly. - Dan McDonnell Grehan is the hero for Bohs once more! Galway United 1 - Bohemians 2 An absolutely bonkers finish in Eamonn Deacy Park as Greg Cunningham gives away the foul to put the visitors on the attack late on. Bohs win a corner and stick it in the box. The original corner is cleared momentarily before it's sent back into the penalty area at the second time of asking and Sean Grehan glances it in past Brendan Clarke! There are wild scenes to follow as the travelling Bohs' fans invade their corner of the pitch in celebration in the 97th-minute! Another late winner for Alan Reynolds' men. Penalty! Drogheda snatch it at the death! Drogheda United 3 - Cork City 2 I tell you what, you are guaranteed to get entertainment when you watch this Drogheda team play! Second-half substitute Thomas Oluwa hares in on goal only to be brought down by Tein Troost in the box. Match arbiter Aaron O'Dowd points directly to the spot. Deep into the 96th-minute of the game - Ryan Brennan steps up - back of the net! It's Djenairo at the double for Cork! Drogheda United 2 - Cork City 2 Its a messy equaliser for Cork City in Drogheda - and it's another goal for new Dutch signing Djenairo Daniels. Cathal O'Sullivan's cross is slightly behind the big man who attempts an audacious flick that somehow confuses James Bolger and stand-in keeper Jack Brady with the striker capitalising on their confusion to nip in and score in the 86th-minute. Kevin Doherty's side complete the turnaround! Drogheda United 2 - Cork City 1 This Drogheda side refuse to lie down! Owen Lambe links up perfectly with Shane Farrell down the right flank, with Lambe continuing his over-lapping run to collect the pass. Lambe finds a pocket of space to pick out the run of Warren Davis to the near post. The 20-year-old times it to perfection to convert past Tein Troost on 62 minutes. Bohs restore parity on the hour! Galway United 1 - Bohemians 1 A big goal for Alan Reynolds team in Eamonn Deacy Park as the away end erupts! Having scored against in Matchday 12, Sean Grehan is teed up by Dayle Rooney to pull the Phibsborough club level. The Tribesmen in the ascendancy before the break! Galway United 1 - Bohemians 0 I mean was it really going to be anyone else?! Bohs will have nightmares about Moses Dyer once again it appears as the New Zealander rounds off a period of sustained pressure with a goal in the 44th-minute. Rob Slevin collected a throw-in, took a touch to get it out of his feet and whip a ball into the box where Dyer prodded it past Chorazka from about 6 yards. John Caulfield's men had been knocking on the door prior to that as Cillian Tollett went close with a header from a delightful Dave Hurley cross. Drogheda claw themselves level! Drogheda United 1 - Cork City 1 Exactly five minutes out from the break and Kevin Doherty's injury-hit Drogs are back on equal footing with Cork City. It's all a bit lucky from a Drogheda perspective but fans in Sullivan & Lambe Park don't care one jot about how it goes in once it's a goal. Shane Farrell attempts to curl his free-kick around the wall. Instead it deflects off a Cork body and completely wrong-foots Tein Troost before nesting in the net. The Rebels lead at Sullivan & Lambe Park! Drogheda United 0 - Cork City 1 Yet another early goal to start Matchday 14 and it's come from Cork's Djenairo Daniels with a sweet strike on 7 minutes that found it's way to the net via the underside of the crossbar. Kitt Nelson led the charge down the left flank and although Drogheda half-defended his low cross, it fell nicely for Daniels to thump home from close range in the end. A fast start for the Blues! Shelbourne 0 - Waterford 1 Less than three minutes gone and Waterford have the lead away to the champions, a free kick by Conan Noonan, a header from Padraig Amond and keeper Conor Kearns was very sluggish with his save. - Aidan Fitzmaurice with the latest from Tolka Park. League of Ireland Premier Division: Drogheda United 3 - Cork City 2 (Result) Galway United 1 - Bohemians 2 (Result) Shelbourne 0 - Waterford 1 (Result) Shamrock Rovers 2 - Sligo Rovers 0 (Result) Derry City 1 - Athletic 0 (Result) 4 minutes ago Full-time: Derry City emerge victorious on a 1-0 scoreline over Athletic! A frantic finish but the Candystripes claim two big back-to-back victories over Dublin opposition. It was an entertaining game on a difficult surface, but Danny Mullen's second-half goal proved to be enough for Tiernan Lynch's side. 6 minutes ago 90+9' TWO RED CARDS! Saints coach Sean O'Connor has been sent off for his role in the sideline altercation involving the Derry fans - no real telling what it was for but the fourth official obviously saw or heard something. Another member of the Inchicore club's bench is dismissed seconds later but there's no telling who it was! A sea of bodies in the technical area. Virgin Media Sport on Twitter / X Poor scenes at the Ryan McBride Brandywell with a clash between the home fans and the St Pat's bench before Pat's coach Sean O'Connor and one other member of the Saints squad shown red cards. Virgin Media Sport (@VMSportIE) May 5, 2025 External contentWhen displaying external content, data is transferred to third parties. 8 minutes ago 90+6' Jamie Lennon crosses but Brian Maher is brave and claims it whilst wining the free out. The game is halted after the goalkeeper clashed with teammate Mark Connolly. Probably wasn't a free out but that's how referee MacGraith saw it. A few unsavoury scenes on the touchline as it appears Derry fans have encroached on the bench. 10 minutes ago 90+5' Adam O'Reilly puts in a wonderful tackle to cut out the Saints' attack. It's no surprise the industrious midfielder has been awarded the man of the match tonight. 11 minutes ago 90+4' Yellow card for dangerous play from Saints skipper Joe Redmond - clear frustration there as the centre-half leads with the elbow when trying to win the aerial duel with Kevin Holt. Derry just over a minute from taking the win here! 13 minutes ago 90+2' HUGE chance to kill the game off! play themselves and Anto Breslin into trouble as Gavin Whyte races away down the right wing. The cut-back to Liam Boyce is just behind the 34-year-old and the opportunity evaporates. 15 minutes ago 90' Both sides starting to look leggy here! Dominic Thomas cries for a handball in Jamie Lennon but it was far from it. Lennon tries to come away with it but Gavin Whyte wins it in the duel and it fizzes into touch deep into the Saints' half. A whopping 5 minutes of additional time added on in the Brandywell. 18 minutes ago 88' Into the dying embers of the game here and Stephen Kenny's side are throwing the kitchen sink at it! Derry have had two chances to break on the counter but Adam O'Reilly was excellently defended on both occasions by Jamie Lennon and Joe Redmond. Virgin Media Sport on Twitter / X Jamie Lennon 👏#LOI Virgin Media Sport (@VMSportIE) May 5, 2025 External contentWhen displaying external content, data is transferred to third parties. 21 minutes ago 84' SAVE! Brian Maher comes to Derry's rescue after a nasty deflection on an Aidan Keena shot from the edge of the box almost crept inside the lower left post. Maher did so well to scramble across his goal-line to shovel it out for a corner. 22 minutes ago Some interesting news emanating out of the Sligo Rovers camp this evening: Interesting line from Tallaght post-match is that Sligo Rovers boss John Russell has suggested that midfield Connor Malley was left out of the squad on account of his approach to preparations. There'll be follow up quotes on that tomorrow. 27 minutes ago 77' Excellent defending from Joe Redmond who had Micheal Duffy running at him at full tilt. The Saints' captain forced him onto his weaker foot before assistance came to tackle the tricky winger. Duffy is substituted a minute later for Scottish winger Dominic Thomas. 31 minutes ago 74' Further changes follow for both teams at the Brandywell: Robbie Benson replaces Carl Winchester in the Derry midfield, while Kian Leavy makes way for the speed of Simon Power. Benson is involved instantly as Anto Breslin cuts him in half with a tackle to receive a yellow card. 37 minutes ago 67' BIG appeals for a penalty there! Chris Forrester dribbled into the box and went to ground. It all looked a bit too soft however, as the 32-year-old left a trailing leg to purposely catch Micheal Duffy's boot. Needless to say, arbiter Damien MacGraith wasn't buying it one bit! Virgin Media Sport on Twitter / X Big penalty appeals from St Pat's but they're waved away!#LOI Virgin Media Sport (@VMSportIE) May 5, 2025 41 minutes ago 64' Stephen Kenny wastes no time in hooking Grivosti as Sean Hoare replaces him, Chris Forrester and Aidan Keena enter too, signaling the Saints' time to utilise the big guns. Derry make two alterations of their own with Liam Boyce and Sam Todd in for Shane Ferguson and goalscorer Danny Mullen. 46 minutes ago BREAKING: Damien Duff claps back at Stephen Bradley after the Shamrock Rovers' head coach took aim at the Shels' gaffer in his programme notes against Sligo Rovers Damien Duff hits back at Stephen Bradley: 'How he spoke about me before the game was a lack of respect, criticising my character' Damien Duff is standing firm in his row with Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley as the Shels boss has accused his city rival of attacking his character. 49 minutes ago 56' Decent opportunity for to equalise at the other end as Joe Redmond keeps a free-kick alive, but Paul McMullan does just enough to put Sam Grivosti off as the Englishman heads over the bar. 53 minutes ago 52' CHANCE! Carl Winchester picks off yet another Grivosti pass to square it for McMullan. The ball bobbles up just as he attempts to strike it and the attack peters out. living dangerously here! Live Blog Software
