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The 42
3 days ago
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- The 42
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Besiktas survive scare to knock out St Pat's
BESIKTAS ADVANCED against St Patrick's Athletic after suffering a scare in their Uefa Conference League third round qualifier in Istanbul tonight. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side eventually won 3-2 on the night and 7-3 on aggregate, but it was a less-than-straightforward progression. After winning the first leg 4-1 in Dublin, the Turkish side might have been expecting another routine victory this evening. But first-half goals from Conor Carty and Ryan McLaughlin made it 2-0 to the Saints on the night and 4-3 on aggregate, as the Irish side threatened an unlikely comeback. Former Bolton youngster Carty opened the scoring with a penalty in the third minute. After a VAR check, Emirhan Topçu was adjudged to have handballed Jake Mulraney's cross, and the ex-Ireland U21 international sent goalkeeper Mert Günok the wrong way from the spot. Advertisement GOL | 🇹🇷 Beşiktaş 0 🆚 1 St. Patrick's 🇮🇪 #UECL ⚽️ Carty 3' (P) 🔹 Toplam skor: 4-2 — HT Spor (@HTSpor) August 14, 2025 Pat's sat back and defended well after taking the lead and doubled their advantage just after the half-hour mark. Besiktas' defence failed to deal with Barry Baggley's lofted ball into the box, and it eventually fell to McLaughin, who fired home first time after Joe Redmond did well to win a header in the area. GOL | 🇹🇷 Beşiktaş 0 🆚 2 St. Patrick's 🇮🇪 #UECL ⚽️ R. McLaughlin 34' 🔹 Toplam skor: 4-3 — HT Spor (@HTSpor) August 14, 2025 Shortly before half-time, Demir Ege Tıknaz brought the Dublin side down to earth, scrambling home from Tammy Abraham's lay-off. GOOOLLLL | 🇹🇷 Beşiktaş 1 🆚 2 St. Patrick's 🇮🇪 #UECL ⚽️ Demir Ege 43' 🔹 Toplam skor: 5-3 — HT Spor (@HTSpor) August 14, 2025 The England international then got a goal himself four minutes after the restart, finishing instinctively from Rafa Silva's lay-off after Topçu's powerful low cross. GOOOLLLL | 🇹🇷 Beşiktaş 2 🆚 2 St. Patrick's 🇮🇪 #UECL ⚽️ Abraham 49' 🔹 Toplam skor: 6-3 — HT Spor (@HTSpor) August 14, 2025 Former Inter Milan star and Portugal international João Mário came off the bench to complete the comeback in the dying stages and ensure a convincing aggregate victory. Jonas Svensson's cross found the onrushing ex-West Ham loanee, whose touch took him away from Joe Redmond before finishing expertly to confirm the end of the Premier Division outfit's European adventure. GOOOLLLL | 🇹🇷 Beşiktaş 3 🆚 2 St. Patrick's 🇮🇪 #UECL ⚽️ Mário 79' 🔹 Toplam skor: 7-3 — HT Spor (@HTSpor) August 14, 2025 Besiktas: 1. Mert Günok 3. Gabriel Paulista 53. Emirhan Topçu 2. Jonas Svensson 39. David Jurásek (Uduokhai 46) 5. Demir Ege Tıknaz 10. Orkun Kökçü (Mário 64) 7. Milot Rashica 11. Keny Arroyo (Muçi 46) 27. Rafa Silva 9. Tammy Abraham (Hekimoğlu 64) (Yılmaz 67) Subs: 30. Ersin Destanoğlu 6. Amir Hadžiahmetović 8. Salih Uçan 14. Felix Uduokhai 17. Kartal Yılmaz 18. João Mário 20. Necip Uysal 23. Ernest Muçi 24. Tayyip Talha Sanuç 75. Tayfur Bingöl 79. Emrecan Terzi 91. Mustafa Erhan Hekimoğlu St Patrick's Athletic: 94. Joseph Anang 4. Joe Redmond 23. Ryan McLaughlin (Grivosti 80) 21. Axel Sjöberg 24. Luke Turner 19. Barry Baggley 26. Darren Robinson (Lennon 56) 30. Al-Amin Kazeem 20. Jake Mulraney (Forrester 67) 10. Kian Leavy ( Power 56) 15. Conor Carty (Melia 56) Subs: 1. Danny Rogers 49. Sean Molloy 5. Tom Grivosti 6. Jamie Lennon 8. Chris Forrester 9. Mason Melia 11. Jason McClelland 14. Brandon Kavanagh 22. Jordon Garrick 25. Simon Power 31. Billy Hayes
The Journal
17-06-2025
- Sport
- The Journal
Shamrock Rovers take Drogheda United's place in Uefa Conference League draw
The 42 UEFA HAVE ANNOUNCED that Shamrock Rovers will take Drogheda United's place in the second-round Conference League draw following the decision to expel Drogheda from the competition. The FAI Cup champions lost an appeal with the Court for Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Monday after the club was previously notified of its expulsion from the Conference League. The decision is based on multi-club ownership rules. Drogheda were due to enter the second round draw later this afternoon, but following the CAS decision, Shamrock Rovers will take their place along with FC Dinamo City of Albania. Advertisement The development comes after Shamrock Rovers defeated Drogheda United last night in the Premier Division 2-1 at Lambe Park just hours after the appeal was defeated. St Patrick's Athletic will remain in the first round of the Conference League while Shelbourne will feature in the Champions League draw. The Champions League draw takes place at 1pm Irish time followed by the Conference League draw at 3pm. 'Following the decision of the UEFA CFCB to not admit Drogheda United FC (IRL) to the 2025/26 UEFA Conference League (UECL), and the subsequent confirmation of such decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) rejecting the club's appeal, Shamrock Rovers FC (IRL) and FC Dinamo City (ALB) have both been moved from the UECL main path first qualifying round to the UECL main path second qualifying round,' a statement from Uefa reads. Written by Sinead Farrell and originally published on The 42 whose award-winning team produces original content that you won't find anywhere else: on GAA, League of Ireland, women's sport and boxing, as well as our game-changing rugby coverage, all with an Irish eye. Subscribe here .
The 42
17-06-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Shamrock Rovers take Drogheda United's place in Uefa Conference League draw
UEFA HAVE ANNOUNCED that Shamrock Rovers will take Drogheda United's place in the second-round Conference League draw following the decision to expel Drogheda from the competition. The FAI Cup champions lost an appeal with the Court for Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Monday after the club was previously notified of its expulsion from the Conference League. The decision is based on multi-club ownership rules. Advertisement Drogheda were due to enter the second round draw later this afternoon, but following the CAS decision, Shamrock Rovers will take their place along with FC Dinamo City of Albania. The development comes after Shamrock Rovers defeated Drogheda United last night in the Premier Division 2-1 at Lambe Park just hours after the appeal was defeated. St Patrick's Athletic will remain in the first round of the Conference League while Shelbourne will feature in the Champions League draw. The Champions League draw takes place at 1pm Irish time followed by the Conference League draw at 3pm. 'Following the decision of the UEFA CFCB to not admit Drogheda United FC (IRL) to the 2025/26 UEFA Conference League (UECL), and the subsequent confirmation of such decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) rejecting the club's appeal, Shamrock Rovers FC (IRL) and FC Dinamo City (ALB) have both been moved from the UECL main path first qualifying round to the UECL main path second qualifying round,' a statement from Uefa reads.
TimesLIVE
29-05-2025
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
Palmer is Chelsea's spark again in Conference League success
Chelsea talisman Cole Palmer's quiet second half of the season produced one goal in 22 games and a handful of assists but when they needed his creativity and guile the playmaker delivered a masterful performance to help them win the Conference League. Chelsea trailed Real Betis 1-0 at halftime in the final on Wednesday having been subdued in the opening 45 minutes by the energy and pressing game of their opponents. Chelsea needed a way back and Palmer provided two perfect assists in five minutes to swing the momentum in their favour. It was a quick-fire double blow from which Betis could not recover as Chelsea romped to a 4-1 win. There's another European trophy on its way to Stamford Bridge 😏🏆 #UECL | #SSUECL — SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) May 28, 2025 The England midfielder fashioned a superb cross from the right that was perfectly placed for Enzo Fernandez to head home, before his quick feet and movement shook off a defender and created the space to cross for Nicolas Jackson to make it 2-1. 'We picked up the intensity and put in a good performance in the second half,' Palmer said. 'I was sick of getting the ball and just going backwards and sideways. 'The first [goal] there was a bit of space and I saw Enzo running. Second one, same again. I feel like we showed good character again to make the comeback.' His contribution is certainly appreciated by teammates. Enzo Fernández gets the Chelsea fans off their seats 🔵🔥 📺 Stream #UECL on DStv: — SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) May 28, 2025 'If you saw what he did today it was crazy. Two [assists for] goals that completely changed the game. That's what he does,' Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo said. Palmer's only goal since mid-January was a late spot-kick against Liverpool, but his ability to find the right pass, or pick a moment to up the tempo, makes him a man for the big occasion. The 23-year-old is famously short on words in interviews, but certainly not on talent and influence within this young Chelsea squad. If they are to progress and challenge for the Premier League title, he is the player manager Enzo Maresca will build the team around. On a frenzied night in Wroclaw, when cool heads and quality were needed, Palmer showed just why. 'The bad run he had this season is going to make him a better player, no doubt. In the last third, he can decide games with a goal or an assist. And the two assists were very nice,' Maresca said.
Hindustan Times
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Real Betis vs Chelsea UEFA Conference League final Live Streaming: Where to watch UECL final live online and on TV
Real Betis vs Chelsea UEFA Conference League final Live Streaming: The European football season is coming to an end with two big finals left to play, one of which the UEFA Conference League will be played on Thursday at Estádio Municipal de Breslávia in Wrocław, Poland. Chelsea, once a regular in UEFA Champions League competition, will take on Real Betis in the UECL final in the quest to claim their maiden trophy this season. The Blues have already sealed a place in the UCL next year by finishing fourth in the Premier League. Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says Wednesday's Conference League final against Real Betis is a chance to make history, reinforce a winning mentality and prove his young side belong at the top. "The Conference is important. For us it's been important since day one. And the reason why is because it's the European competition that we are currently in," Maresca told reporters on Tuesday. Real Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini has downplayed any suggestion that his side are big underdogs. "I don't think it's David v Goliath - we've got the same chance as they do of winning the title," Pellegrini told reporters on Tuesday. The Real Betis vs Chelsea, UEFA Conference League Final will take place on Thursday, May 29. The match will begin at 12:30 AM IST. The Real Betis vs Chelsea, UEFA Conference League Final takes place at the Estádio Municipal de Breslávia in Wrocław, Poland. The Real Betis vs Chelsea, UEFA Conference League Final will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network. The Real Betis vs Chelsea, UEFA Conference League Final 2024-25 fixture will be streamed live on SonyLIV app and website.
