Match report
Shamrock Rovers Defeat Shkupi 1927 2–1 in UEFA Europa League
Shkupi 1927
1–2
FT
Shamrock Rovers
Aug 9, 2022
Shamrock Rovers emerged victorious in their UEFA Europa League clash with Shkupi 1927, winning 2–1. The match was marked by several yellow cards and crucial substitutions that shifted the momentum. Rory Gaffney opened the scoring for Shamrock Rovers before A. Emakhu extended the lead. Despite a late goal from S. Adetunji for Shkupi, Shamrock Rovers held on to secure their spot in the competition.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Shkupi 1927 1–2 Shamrock Rovers.
- • Rory Gaffney scored for Shamrock Rovers at minute 65.
- • A. Emakhu found the back of the net for Shamrock Rovers at minute 85.
- • S. Adetunji scored a late goal for Shkupi in injury time (90+4).
- • Shkupi received multiple yellow cards including Queven and B. Sheji.
Lineups
Shkupi 1927
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 K. Naumovski (G)
- 32 A. Timovski (D)
- 6 F. Senghor (D)
- 4 G. Margvelashvili (D)
- 3 B. Sheji (D)
- 8 A. Adem (M)
- 10 F. Álvarez (M)
- 88 Queven (M)
- 14 P. Gjorgiev (M)
- 19 S. Adetunji (F)
- 37 A. Diene (F)
Substitutes
- 5 D. Abdula
- 11 K. Trapanovski
- 77 V. Brdarovski
- 7 A. Kalanoski
- 23 B. Demiri
- 70 S. Chajani
- 16 M. Bajrami
- 31 A. Melikji
- 99 A. Abazi
- 78 A. Zlatkov
- 12 A. Iljazi
- 47 U. Sulejman
Shamrock Rovers
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 A. Mannus (G)
- 3 S. Hoare (D)
- 6 D. Cleary (D)
- 5 L. Grace (D)
- 8 R. Finn (M)
- 17 R. Towell (M)
- 7 D. Watts (M)
- 16 G. O'Neill (M)
- 22 A. Lyons (D)
- 9 A. Greene (F)
- 20 R. Gaffney (F)
Substitutes
- 10 G. Burke
- 2 S. Gannon
- 11 S. Kavanagh
- 23 N. Farrugia
- 38 A. Emakhu
- 28 G. Tetteh
- 30 T. Leitis
- 25 L. Pöhls
- 29 J. Byrne
- 21 J. Ferizaj
Timeline
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3' Shkupi 1927 Card · Yellow CardQueven
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21' Shamrock Rovers Card · Yellow CardR. Finn
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22' Shkupi 1927 Card · Yellow CardB. Sheji
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45'+1 Shkupi 1927 Card · Yellow CardA. Adem
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46' Shkupi 1927 subst · Substitution 1Off: Albert Diène · On: D. Abdula
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46' Shkupi 1927 subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Adem · On: K. Trapanovski
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46' Shkupi 1927 subst · Substitution 3Off: B. Sheji · On: V. Brdarovski
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49' Shamrock Rovers Card · Yellow CardDan Cleary
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52' Shkupi 1927 Card · Yellow CardSenghor Faustin
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62' Shamrock Rovers subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Towell · On: G. Burke
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65' Shamrock Rovers Goal · Normal GoalRory Gaffney · Assist: G. Burke
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68' Shamrock Rovers subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Finn · On: S. Gannon
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69' Shamrock Rovers subst · Substitution 3Off: Rory Gaffney · On: S. Kavanagh
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79' Shkupi 1927 subst · Substitution 4Off: P. Gjorgiev · On: A. Kalanoski
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79' Shkupi 1927 subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Timovski · On: Besir Demiri
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80' Shamrock Rovers Card · Yellow CardD. Watts
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81' Shamrock Rovers subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Lyons · On: N. Farrugia
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81' Shamrock Rovers subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Greene · On: A. Emakhu
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85' Shamrock Rovers Goal · Normal GoalA. Emakhu · Assist: D. Watts
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87' Shamrock Rovers Card · Yellow CardA. Emakhu
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90'+2 Shamrock Rovers Card · Yellow CardSean Hoare
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90'+4 Shkupi 1927 Goal · Normal GoalS. Adetunji · Assist: Queven
Match Stats
| Stat | Shkupi 1927 | Shamrock Rovers |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | — | — |
| Corners | 6 | 4 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 5 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | — | — |
| Shots off Target | — | — |
| Possession | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Rory Gaffney's 65th-minute goal gave Shamrock Rovers the lead, providing a crucial boost in momentum.
- ▸ A. Emakhu doubled Shamrock Rovers' advantage with his strike at minute 85, effectively sealing their victory despite Shkupi’s late effort.