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Shelbourne

05-24 02:45

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Sligo Rovers

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Shelbourne won a dramatic five-goal encounter, defeating Sligo Rovers 3-2 at Tolka Park on May 24th in a thrilling SSE Airtricity League Premier Division fixture. The match was a rollercoaster from start to finish, with Shelbourne ultimately showing more composure in the decisive moments. Sligo Rovers took an early lead, but Shelbourne responded with two quick goals to turn the game on its head before halftime. Sligo equalized early in the second half to make it 2-2, setting the stage for a frantic final half-hour. The winner came from a Shelbourne substitute, who made an immediate impact by scoring a late header to snatch all three points for the home side. The match was not without controversy, as Sligo had a strong penalty appeal waved away in the first half. This victory was a significant one for Shelbourne's mid-table ambitions, while Sligo were left devastated after contributing so much to an entertaining game. The Sligo manager was critical of the officiating, while the Shelbourne head coach highlighted his squad's depth and fighting spirit. The attacking lineups selected by both managers contributed to the end-to-end action.