Back to the excitement and competition, that this campaign the League of Ireland is delighting us with an all-around top of the line football and its heated race to the see who will win this edition.
Suddenly the defending champions Cork City has to fight for its way to the top after seeing a hardened and obstinate Dundalk FC looking forward to get back and reclaim what it once theirs, the league shield.
Now that Dundalk is out of the Europa League knockout rounds, now will focus on the big prize and so far leading the pack with two points over City with 70.
However not only in the race to the top we are bracing for, why not focus it on the last spot for Europe play in third place between recently promoted Waterford and the Shamrock Rovers failing to play catch.
The Dublin Derby being this weekend highlights between the visiting Bohemian’s and Shamrock Rovers in Tallaght, and so far, for the Phisborough clan this campaign success in this competition is something to brag!
As manager, Keith Long and his Gypsies have been lethal to both Pats and especially the Hoops by being an all-around dominating side in these competitions, sealing the deal was sub Eoghan Stokes in the 68’ minute.
Shamrock Rovers 0, Bohemians FC 1
In Markets Field, the Super Blues of Limerick FC are no match for a resurgent and determined Sligo Rovers looking once again to salvage their campaign and assure their permanency with a notable win.
With scores from the Bit O’ Red Michael Drennan on the double 41’ and 52’ adding to the dismay of the locals Raffaelle Cretaro 64’ minute and for the locals Shane Duggan 62’ minute.
Limerick 1, Sligo Rovers 3
In Brandywell colossus, the local Derry Boys are seeing their European chances diminished with a determined and brave playing Waterford delivering a valuable win over the locals that cannot get out of their troubles.
With scores from Dessie Hutchinson 9’ and Gavan Holohan 45’ for the Blues and the Candystripes Dean Shiels 31’ minute, were enough to seal the deal for the visitors to extend their lead over the Hoops as well the Candystripes in third place.
Derry City 1, Waterford 2
At Carlisle Grounds, the Lilywhites starting their league play compromises after a failed European stint and now focus in the main objective the league shield and overcome their main competition Cork City.
For the visiting De Town scores from Patrick Hoban 17’, Robert Benson 26’ and Dylan Connolly 73’ were enough to seal the deal and the local Gulls lone goal scored by Jake Kelly 48’.
Bray Wanderers 1, Dundalk FC 3
Cork City playing the league lone Sunday match against the visiting Saint Patrick Athletic bunch, this affair ended up even with a score of a goal apiece for both squads and the share of points.
As the Pats opened the score with Dean Clarke 56’ , to the dismay of a near sold out in Turners’ Cross, the equalizer came by Graham Cummins 83’.
Cork City 1, Saint Patrick’s Athletic 1
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