On a day of big results, Galway United reminded us that they haven’t gone away you know, with Shamrock Rovers floundering before the half-season holidays.
Rovers all but emptied their bench but were left deeply frustrated on the night, Galway’s defensive machination a work of wonder, and ultimately Rovers had no answer: XG will show that neither side mustered up much in terms of chances.
The calibre of players substituted throughout the night was testament to the depth of talent in the league right now but this was a triumph of hard work over ingenuity, Rovers looking less and less likely to score as darkness set in. They could have had a penalty or two but will appreciate that they did not create…