Padraig Amond joined Bohemian's striker Jason Byrne at the top of the goal scoring table after netting himself a brace against basement side Bray Wanderers at the Showgrounds on Saturday night last.
The 5-1 score line mean Rovers have now scored 17 goals in their last 3 home games, albeit against sides Paul Cook's tallent squad should be beating easily. However, Drogheda United who suffered a 6-0 loss in the Showgrounds in recent weeks did manage to prevent St Pat's going top of the league on Saturday with a 2-1 win over Pete Mahon's side, proving to the unpredictability of this years league.
Rovers made three changes for the visit of Bray to the Showgrounds from the side that lost to Dundalk, John Dillon coming in for the suspended Gary McCabe. Iarfhlaith Davaoren returning from injury came in at left back, and John Russell partnered Richie Ryan in the centre of the park.
It took just 12 minutes for Rovers to open the scoring. Joseph Ndo swung in a corner from under the Jinks Avenue Stand, the Bray defense failed to clear the allowing Padraig Amond to force the ball past Brian Keane in the Bray goal.
Eoin Doyle brought his goal tally for the season to three 10 minutes later. John Dillon fed the former Shamrock Rovers player and all Doyle had to do was beat the keeper, putting the ball over the head of the out-rushing Keane.
John Russell did all the hard work for Rovers third goal, five minutes before the break. Seizing possession in the middle of the park the Galway man serged forward and shooting with his left he put the ball past a once again helpless Keane.
Padraig Amond has been setting the example with his goal scoring and this continued in the dying minutes of the first half. Eoin Doyle was clever in picking out a the Carlow man, heading the ball to Amond who converted from close range.
A free kick for Bray just before the break saw Jake Kelly go close but failed to force Richard Brush into a save.
The home side's flowing football continued where it left of at the start of the second half. A sweeping move resulted in Joey Ndo scoring his first in Sligo Rovers colours. The former Cameroon international tapping in from close range.
Later in the second half Paul Cook tried to reinvigorate a Rovers side that had become a little complacent after scoring 5. Jason McCartney coming on for Iarfhlaith Davaoren, Dean Marshall replacing John Dillon and Mark Doninger coming in for John Russell who is still short match fitness following his long term injury.
Eddie Gormley's side did their goal difference some good on 89 minutes. Jake Kelly this time forced Brush into a save but John Mulroy was on hand to was on hand to find the net with the rebound.
Sligo Rovers: R. Brush; . A. Keane, G. Peers, 5. D. Ventre,. I. Davoren (J McCartney 61). J. Dillon (D. Marshall 76). R Ryan, J Russell (M. Doninger 68), E Doyle; 15. J Ndo, P Amond. Subs not used: C. O'Grady, C. Kelly.
Bray Wanderers: B Kane, D Doyle, C Tresson (N Byrne 64), D Webster, D Massey; J Mulroy, C Shields, J Kavanagh (D Vickers 45), JKelly; S O'Neill, R Doyle (S Brennan 45) Subs not used: I Tuohy, A O'Connor.
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Monday, 31 May 2010
Sunday, 16 May 2010
Rovers hit Drogheda for Six
Sligo Rovers 6 - 0 Drogheda United | Airtricity League Premier Division
When was the last time a Sligo Rovers team scored 12 goals in consecutive games? Because that's just what Paul Cook's side has managed after Saturday night’s 6-0 win over Drogheda United in the Showgrounds.
Rovers dispatched Ulster Senior League side, Letterkenny Rovers six nil, earlier in the week in the League Cup.
Padraig Amond scored his first competitive hat trick for the Bit O’Red, Gavin Peers and John Dillon were also and the score sheet for the home side. But it was Richie Ryan’s opener just before half time that received the biggest applause from the Showground’s faithful.
On 44 minutes Eoin Doyle caught the pressing Drogheda defence cold when he was set free by a pass from deep. Brian King was the last defender and had little choice but to prevent Doyle’s march towards goal resulting in a straight red for the Drogheda midfielder.
Gary McCabe struck the resulting free kick – the ball found its way to the feet of Ryan just outside the Drogheda box and following some tidy foot work to make space, the Tipperary man struck a sublime shot into the top left hand corner and beyond the diving Paul Skinner.
Apart from Ryan’s goal, the first half proved little to get excited about. Iarfhlaith Davoren made a return to the starting XI but was substituted before half time. The player happy to get as many minutes under his belt as possible as he continues to recover from a leg injury that’s kept him out of the side for the last number of weeks.
An injury to Conor O’Grady saw John Russell start his first league game for Rovers after his competent display coming on for the last 25 minutes of the six nil win over Letterkenny Rovers during the week.
Although still not completely match fit, Russell was tenacious when tackling and progressive on the ball.
Richard Brush didn’t have a save to make all night, allowing his back four to roam further forward with confidence. Five minutes into the second half centre half Gavin Peers’ diving header from a corner again left Skinner no chance in the Drogheda goal.
Three minutes later and Padriag Amond put the game beyond Alan Mathew’s side to make it three nil. Richie Ryan set the former Shamrock Rovers striker away for Amond to convert into the bottom left hand corner.
Jason McCarthy who replaced Iarflaith Davoren at left back showed why he’s been impressing for the A Team or late. Running the length of the pitch on the Jinks Avenue side for the ground, the former Summerhill student crossed at the by line for Amond to tap-in from close range.
Wide man John Dillon got his first goal since joining the club after 77 minutes. Dillon was on the pitch less than 60 seconds as replacement for the busy Gary McCabe when he found the net. Amond broke into the box and unselfishly squared for Dillon to score.
Amond made it 6-0 on 85 minutes rounding Skinner to convert. The recent goal flourish comes as a timely boost for Paul Cook’s side who it seems were lacking confidence in front or goal.
Sligo Rovers now have the second best scoring record in the league behind table toppers Dundalk who are next on the fixture list this Friday night (May 21st) in Oriel Park.
The win sees Rovers leap-frog Galway United into 7th on goal difference with a game in hand on Sean Connor’s side.
When was the last time a Sligo Rovers team scored 12 goals in consecutive games? Because that's just what Paul Cook's side has managed after Saturday night’s 6-0 win over Drogheda United in the Showgrounds.
Rovers dispatched Ulster Senior League side, Letterkenny Rovers six nil, earlier in the week in the League Cup.
Padraig Amond scored his first competitive hat trick for the Bit O’Red, Gavin Peers and John Dillon were also and the score sheet for the home side. But it was Richie Ryan’s opener just before half time that received the biggest applause from the Showground’s faithful.
On 44 minutes Eoin Doyle caught the pressing Drogheda defence cold when he was set free by a pass from deep. Brian King was the last defender and had little choice but to prevent Doyle’s march towards goal resulting in a straight red for the Drogheda midfielder.
Gary McCabe struck the resulting free kick – the ball found its way to the feet of Ryan just outside the Drogheda box and following some tidy foot work to make space, the Tipperary man struck a sublime shot into the top left hand corner and beyond the diving Paul Skinner.
Apart from Ryan’s goal, the first half proved little to get excited about. Iarfhlaith Davoren made a return to the starting XI but was substituted before half time. The player happy to get as many minutes under his belt as possible as he continues to recover from a leg injury that’s kept him out of the side for the last number of weeks.
An injury to Conor O’Grady saw John Russell start his first league game for Rovers after his competent display coming on for the last 25 minutes of the six nil win over Letterkenny Rovers during the week.
Although still not completely match fit, Russell was tenacious when tackling and progressive on the ball.
Richard Brush didn’t have a save to make all night, allowing his back four to roam further forward with confidence. Five minutes into the second half centre half Gavin Peers’ diving header from a corner again left Skinner no chance in the Drogheda goal.
Three minutes later and Padriag Amond put the game beyond Alan Mathew’s side to make it three nil. Richie Ryan set the former Shamrock Rovers striker away for Amond to convert into the bottom left hand corner.
Jason McCarthy who replaced Iarflaith Davoren at left back showed why he’s been impressing for the A Team or late. Running the length of the pitch on the Jinks Avenue side for the ground, the former Summerhill student crossed at the by line for Amond to tap-in from close range.
Wide man John Dillon got his first goal since joining the club after 77 minutes. Dillon was on the pitch less than 60 seconds as replacement for the busy Gary McCabe when he found the net. Amond broke into the box and unselfishly squared for Dillon to score.
Amond made it 6-0 on 85 minutes rounding Skinner to convert. The recent goal flourish comes as a timely boost for Paul Cook’s side who it seems were lacking confidence in front or goal.
Sligo Rovers now have the second best scoring record in the league behind table toppers Dundalk who are next on the fixture list this Friday night (May 21st) in Oriel Park.
The win sees Rovers leap-frog Galway United into 7th on goal difference with a game in hand on Sean Connor’s side.
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