Sligo Rovers 0 Shelbourne 1
Sligo Rovers’ unbeaten start to the season ended with a home defeat to a spirited Shelbourne at the Showgrounds.
Daniel Carr’s 33rd minute penalty separated the sides on a night in which Damien Duff’s side showed the greater hunger.
They started brightly with wing-backs John Ross Wilson and Conor Kane to the fore along the sidelines, and Carr pressing high alongside strike partner Shane Farrell.
They also had a safe pair of hands in goal with the recalled Brendan Clarke as assured presence against his former team.
The chances were few and far between, however, with a snapshot from Kameron Ledwidge and a half-volley from Aaron O’Driscol proving the only attempts at goal.
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- April 2, 2022
