Mar 6th features a match where Shamrock Rovers will host Cork City at Waterford Regional Sports Centre in a clash of the Premier Division. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cold day, and temperatures reaching a maximum of only 1 degrees, making for an unpleasant day. In their last match, Shamrock Rovers recorded a 1-2 loss against Derry City. Ben Doherty scored the first goal for Derry City in the 18th minute, but Kenny got the equalizer for Shamrock Rovers in the 26th minute. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 9 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Cork City recorded a 4-0 shutout win against UCD. Matt Healy struck first for Cork City in the 13th minute, then Darragh Crowley added another in the 45th minute In the end, UCD was frustrated by Cork City’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Cork City ended the match with the shutout victory. Cork City looks to improve on their recent performance, having lost 2 of their last 10.
This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season.
Ruairi Keating has been the most prolific scorer on Cork City in his last 5 matches with three goals. Shamrock Rovers’s top weapon lately has been Graham Burke, who has two goals in the last five matches.