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Europa League:
Sligo Rovers 1 - 2 KS Vllaznia Shkoder FT - Lineups
First Division:
Monaghan United 1 - 0 Limerick FC - Lineups
21:54.... Monaghan win 1-0 against Limerick.
21:39.... Ten minutes remaining in Monaghan. 1-0.
21:25.... Still 1-0 in Monaghan. Tomorrow sees 5 games down for decision. We will be previewing all five matches straight after the Mons game.
21:16.... David Ryan and Wayne Colbert come on for Limerick as they attempt to get a goal back. My earlier prediction was for a 2-1 Mons win.
21:07.... Second half underway in Monaghan. Very little goal mouth action in the first period. Apart from the goal that came about from a mistake by Danagher, it's been very quiet. Treacy tried catching the keeper out at kick-off after the goal, but hit the angle of the crossbarand post after McCann got a hand to it.
21:05.... The Sligo match report is now available by Alan Dooley
20:59.... the focus now shifts over to the league and Monaghan v Limerick. It's currently half time, with Mons one nil up thanks to a David Freeman goal after 12 minutes.
20:54.... ITS ALL OVER!! 1-2 to Vllaznia!! The return leg leaves Rovers with it all to do
20:54.... Alan Keane will not look back on this game with happy thoughts , an Own goal and a missed penalty.
20:53.... 90 seconds of injury time left now.
20:52.... Can the Bit O Red pull this game back to a draw. BOCO MISSES A GLORIOUS CHANCE. Another corner
20:51.... Sligo Rovers are now coming forward in waves of attacks.
20:51.... Sligo have a corner....
20:49.... What a dramatic 10 minutes. Sligo have pulled one back, after getting two peno's. There is FIVE minutes of injury time. Half time in Monaghan as we stick with Sligo at the moment.
20:47....Penalty Scored - Raf Cretaro - 88 minutes
Cretaro SCORES!!
20:47.... Heart stopping stuff here... peno getting ready to be taken now...
20:46.... Bishani coming on... the peno still to be taken...
20:45.... Creataro to take it...it's all happening now!!!
20:45....RED CARD FOR THE ALBANIAN KEEPER He threw an elbow or punch at richie ryan. Another PENO!!!
20:43.... The ball was driven staright, rebounded off the crossbar and went well past Keane out into play.
20:41.... Keane takes and ... hits the CROSSBAR!!
20:40.... PENALTY for Sligo!! - handball by beqiri, after Cretaro flick over his head. Possible red card.....No. No red. Seems to have booked the wrong man too.
20:36.... Starting to regret not taking the 18-1 bet at half time. From Sligo being reasonably comfortable, they find themselves 2-0 at home. Real disaster as Shtubani easily gets down the left flank and sends in a cross which Ventre misses but Alan Keane tries to knock behind but slices into the bottom corner.......A Ben Bulben to climb now for the Bit O'Red
20:34....OWN GOAL - KS Vllaznia Shkoder - Alan Keane - 74 minutes
Oh no, disaster for Sligo as Alan Keane puts into his own net....
20:33.... The best effort on goal of the game deserved the reward it got in truth. A harsh goal to concede though for Sligo and their fans. They have under 20 minutes to get something back from this game.
20:31.... The worst time for a goal as Sligo were struggling at the time. A bit more urgency now in the home team.
20:28....GOAL - KS Vllaznia Shkoder - DRITAN SMAJLLAJ - 69 minutes
Vllaznia take the lead!!! ... Dritan Smajllaj on 69 minutes!!! A bullet of a strike with his left foot by the right midfielder. Brush was well beaten
20:27.... Monaghan United Goal: Stephen McCrossan played a through ball into Freeman whose speed out did two Limerick defenders so it was a one on one with the keeper and Freeman hit it in to the bottom left hand corner. Taken really well.
20:25.... O'Grady booked for Sligo. Vlazznia have done nothing since their earlier chance but haven't had to
20:23.... The game has gone quiet flat for Sligo. Boco not as influential. Keane into centre half. Noctor right back.
20:22.... Sligo Rovers make their first substitution as Noctor comes on for Feeney.
20:21.... Corner to Sligo now...
20:20.... ... but it comes to nothing....
20:20.... Shtubina booked for challenge on O'Grady.Dangerous free kick position for Sligo......
20:18....GOAL - MONAGHAN UNITED - DAVID FREEMAN - 12 minutes
David Freeman has given Monaghan a 1-0 lead after 12 minutes of play against Limerick.
20:17.... Morrison hacked by Smalji, their third booking. Forza Rovers trying to lift their team
20:15.... Visitors starting to look dangerous on break, their 100 or so fans starting to find their voice. Offside flag denies Smalji a break
20:13.... Very little to update on from Sligo, apart from a bit of pinball in the Albanian penalty area but nothing of note......until a break by Vllaznia as Kasapi cut across six yard box, Feeney gets something on it and Alan Keane has to hack clear..a real let-off
20:10.... An excellent offer available in Kildare as they head into six games, four of which are friendlies. A real coup getting Sunderland to Kildare as well!!
20:10.... For anyone interested, the Albanians are playing a 4-4-2 formation.
20:07.... MEN DOWN, MEN DOWN aLERT ...... a clash of heads between Boco and Beqiri. Boco is up first. Free in for Sligo Rovers.
20:04.... The game in Sligo restarts....
20:01.... As I enjoy a Crunchie Icecream, the game starts in Monaghan, as the teams in Sligo are due out. Between the popping candy on the icecream and the cold, a brain freeze has begun......
20:01.... As I enjoy a Crunchie Icecream, the game starts in Monaghan, as the teams in Sligo are due out. Between the popping candy on the icecream and the cold, a brain freeze has begun......
19:57.... A band playing in Monaghan is making plenty of noise as the fans arrive.
19:54.... It is rapidly approaching kick off time in Monaghan and we now have both lineups available above.
19:47.... It is half time in Sligo as the teams go in 0-0!!
19:46.... One minute of Injury time to play
19:43.... BOCO RATTLES BAR. Ventre long ball to Morrison, first touch left full back for dead, cross onto Boco right foot, crowd sensed goal.......off the bar and away.
19:39.... Morrison squares to O'Grady, who has time on the edge of the box, but elects to hit first time and drives over the bar. 39 minutes have gone now.
19:38.... Keane gives the Sligo faithful heart failure, trying to chest a high ball back to Brush, who has to react quickly to get to ball. At the other end, Boco flicks a header wide from Morrison cross wide.
19:37.... It seems the bookies have faith in Sligo tonight as the current betting according to our commenter below is Vllaznia are 9/1 to win the match with Sligo at 1/3!!
19:35.... Cretaro's attempted cross takes a deflection and almost creeps in at near post, but goes behind for corner. Nothing from it though.
19:33.... Fitness levels are telling. Boco and Cretaro dropping off very easily to pick up possession.
MAN DOWN, MAN DOWN ALERT....an invisible sniper has taken out Shtubina on the far side. After a couple moments reflection, he's back up and seems ok.
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19:31.... Half an hour gone now and Morrison cuts in on right for 4th/5th time and crosses low. Cretaro is free ten yards out but he can't control it and the ball rolls harmlessly wide.
19:27.... Keeper claims another Morrison floater from the left. Alan tells me he looks dependable enough...no leggings is a good sign.
Paddy the Harps fan, in Finland, emailing Extratime
Keeping an eye on the scores from Lahti here in Finland. Just back in from watching FC Lahti whip the other Albanian representatives 4-1, Dinamo Tirana are not up to much, so I'd be confident Sligo can get through against Shkroder. Jari Litmanen created 3 of the 4 goals, and he wasn't even that impressive! 4 of the 5 were headed goals. Looking forward to hopefully seeing the 2nd round here in Lahti in a few weeks
19:24.... MAN DOWN, MAN DOWN ALERT.....Osja for Albanians being lifted a yard off the pitch. Also Sinani for the away team picks up a yellow on 25 minutes...
19:22.... 1st corner of the game goes to the visitors
19:20.... Vlazznia have done their job really....kept it scoreless for the first 20 minutes and are getting into it now.....crowd are quiet enough until Sligo get forward.
19:18.... Almost 20 minutes gone in Sligo and it remains 0-0. Chance for Vllaznia. Kasapi to Sinani and a toe poke over the bar from inside the box from the striker.
19:13.... Belisha has a shot from distance and it is well held by Richard Brush in the Sligo goal. If you are watching in, be sure and drop us an email at extratimelive@gmail.com with your euro memories, or just to say hi and tell us were you are watching in from!!
19:11.... Ten minutes have elapsed and so far Vllaznia haven't had an attack yet. Boco getting involved alot at this early stage.
19:10.... ... but it's high and over from the former Derry City midfielder.
19:09.... Great run by Boco ...hacked down on edge of the area. Yellow card for Beqiri. Free kick in dangerous position. Morrison steps up...
19:09.... Owen Morrison attempts a swirling cross but the Vllaznia keeper comes out and holds onto it.
19:07.... Cash has a header wide but he was offside eitherway. Nothing dangerous from either side yet as the game settles down.
19:05.... The ball is delivered in but it is hacked clear for a Sligo throw.
19:04.... Free for Sligo in the left corner.....
19:02.... Sligo playing with the gusting breeze. Brian Cash is almost in but the keeper is out sharply to stop the Rovers man.
19:00.... It's GAME ON!! in Sligo. Rovers Euro Challenge begins...
18:59.... As four Tifo flags wave around the stadium, Richard Brush wearing an unusual white keepers jersey
18:58.... The European fever is alive and well in Sligo as the teams emerging now to a great reception!!! Sligo in red and white.........Vllaznia in navy blue with red trim
18:53.... A gaggle of mascots have just started lap of honour...members of young Sligo Rovers supporters club. Is a gaggle the right collective term for mascots? Any better suggestions? Now our Mascots are getting pictures taken with Benny the Bull and Chris Butler.
18:46.... Sligo just going off after warm up to a warm round of applause. One stand full now so people being diverted to opposite side. A full house is expected.
18:45.... Bohemians announce tickets for their European clash against Salzburg are on sale now. Read more...
18:44.... The lineups for both sides are now available from the link above. Sligo name a full bench of players. How many of those are injured though?
18:36.... Whilst we await the start of the game, you can read the Match Preview, Tales of Europe - Sligo Rovers and our Richard Brush interview. If you want to read up on the opposition, read A Guide to Vllaznia
18:30.... Excitement building as we move to within 30 minutes of kick off in Sligo. Stay with Extratime for uninterrupted coverage of the game.
18:22.... Fabulous 70-page full colour programme on offer here tonight. A proper souvenir to cherish....roughly 20 or so Albanians in situ as well.
18:15.... Couple of hundred fans already in place here in The Showgrounds, with maybe the same number in and around Mooney's Bar across the road. Threat of sunshine on a humid evening up here. Cook having a cup of tea to the left of the press box while Gerry Carr gets the cones in order on the pitch.
15:00 "Looking forward to a great occasion tonight as European football hits the West for the first time this century. Last European tie I was at was Galway United's Cup Winners Cup tie with Odense in Ballindereen in 1992, where 6,000 saw the Tribesmen lose 3-0. Given that a Galwegian, Jumbo Brennan, played a big part in Sligo's progress in 1994, maybe Alan Keane will have a similar role to play tonight." - tonight's match reporter Alan Dooley.
Sligo Rovers 1 - 2 KS Vllaznia Shkoder FT - Lineups
First Division:
Monaghan United 1 - 0 Limerick FC - Lineups
21:54.... Monaghan win 1-0 against Limerick.
21:39.... Ten minutes remaining in Monaghan. 1-0.
21:25.... Still 1-0 in Monaghan. Tomorrow sees 5 games down for decision. We will be previewing all five matches straight after the Mons game.
21:16.... David Ryan and Wayne Colbert come on for Limerick as they attempt to get a goal back. My earlier prediction was for a 2-1 Mons win.
21:07.... Second half underway in Monaghan. Very little goal mouth action in the first period. Apart from the goal that came about from a mistake by Danagher, it's been very quiet. Treacy tried catching the keeper out at kick-off after the goal, but hit the angle of the crossbarand post after McCann got a hand to it.
21:05.... The Sligo match report is now available by Alan Dooley
20:59.... the focus now shifts over to the league and Monaghan v Limerick. It's currently half time, with Mons one nil up thanks to a David Freeman goal after 12 minutes.
20:54.... ITS ALL OVER!! 1-2 to Vllaznia!! The return leg leaves Rovers with it all to do
20:54.... Alan Keane will not look back on this game with happy thoughts , an Own goal and a missed penalty.
20:53.... 90 seconds of injury time left now.
20:52.... Can the Bit O Red pull this game back to a draw. BOCO MISSES A GLORIOUS CHANCE. Another corner
20:51.... Sligo Rovers are now coming forward in waves of attacks.
20:51.... Sligo have a corner....
20:49.... What a dramatic 10 minutes. Sligo have pulled one back, after getting two peno's. There is FIVE minutes of injury time. Half time in Monaghan as we stick with Sligo at the moment.
20:47....Penalty Scored - Raf Cretaro - 88 minutes
Cretaro SCORES!!
20:47.... Heart stopping stuff here... peno getting ready to be taken now...
20:46.... Bishani coming on... the peno still to be taken...
20:45.... Creataro to take it...it's all happening now!!!
20:45....RED CARD FOR THE ALBANIAN KEEPER He threw an elbow or punch at richie ryan. Another PENO!!!
20:43.... The ball was driven staright, rebounded off the crossbar and went well past Keane out into play.
20:41.... Keane takes and ... hits the CROSSBAR!!
20:40.... PENALTY for Sligo!! - handball by beqiri, after Cretaro flick over his head. Possible red card.....No. No red. Seems to have booked the wrong man too.
20:36.... Starting to regret not taking the 18-1 bet at half time. From Sligo being reasonably comfortable, they find themselves 2-0 at home. Real disaster as Shtubani easily gets down the left flank and sends in a cross which Ventre misses but Alan Keane tries to knock behind but slices into the bottom corner.......A Ben Bulben to climb now for the Bit O'Red
20:34....OWN GOAL - KS Vllaznia Shkoder - Alan Keane - 74 minutes
Oh no, disaster for Sligo as Alan Keane puts into his own net....
20:33.... The best effort on goal of the game deserved the reward it got in truth. A harsh goal to concede though for Sligo and their fans. They have under 20 minutes to get something back from this game.
20:31.... The worst time for a goal as Sligo were struggling at the time. A bit more urgency now in the home team.
20:28....GOAL - KS Vllaznia Shkoder - DRITAN SMAJLLAJ - 69 minutes
Vllaznia take the lead!!! ... Dritan Smajllaj on 69 minutes!!! A bullet of a strike with his left foot by the right midfielder. Brush was well beaten
20:27.... Monaghan United Goal: Stephen McCrossan played a through ball into Freeman whose speed out did two Limerick defenders so it was a one on one with the keeper and Freeman hit it in to the bottom left hand corner. Taken really well.
20:25.... O'Grady booked for Sligo. Vlazznia have done nothing since their earlier chance but haven't had to
20:23.... The game has gone quiet flat for Sligo. Boco not as influential. Keane into centre half. Noctor right back.
20:22.... Sligo Rovers make their first substitution as Noctor comes on for Feeney.
20:21.... Corner to Sligo now...
20:20.... ... but it comes to nothing....
20:20.... Shtubina booked for challenge on O'Grady.Dangerous free kick position for Sligo......
20:18....GOAL - MONAGHAN UNITED - DAVID FREEMAN - 12 minutes
David Freeman has given Monaghan a 1-0 lead after 12 minutes of play against Limerick.
20:17.... Morrison hacked by Smalji, their third booking. Forza Rovers trying to lift their team
20:15.... Visitors starting to look dangerous on break, their 100 or so fans starting to find their voice. Offside flag denies Smalji a break
20:13.... Very little to update on from Sligo, apart from a bit of pinball in the Albanian penalty area but nothing of note......until a break by Vllaznia as Kasapi cut across six yard box, Feeney gets something on it and Alan Keane has to hack clear..a real let-off
20:10.... An excellent offer available in Kildare as they head into six games, four of which are friendlies. A real coup getting Sunderland to Kildare as well!!
20:10.... For anyone interested, the Albanians are playing a 4-4-2 formation.
20:07.... MEN DOWN, MEN DOWN aLERT ...... a clash of heads between Boco and Beqiri. Boco is up first. Free in for Sligo Rovers.
20:04.... The game in Sligo restarts....
20:01.... As I enjoy a Crunchie Icecream, the game starts in Monaghan, as the teams in Sligo are due out. Between the popping candy on the icecream and the cold, a brain freeze has begun......
20:01.... As I enjoy a Crunchie Icecream, the game starts in Monaghan, as the teams in Sligo are due out. Between the popping candy on the icecream and the cold, a brain freeze has begun......
19:57.... A band playing in Monaghan is making plenty of noise as the fans arrive.
19:54.... It is rapidly approaching kick off time in Monaghan and we now have both lineups available above.
19:47.... It is half time in Sligo as the teams go in 0-0!!
19:46.... One minute of Injury time to play
19:43.... BOCO RATTLES BAR. Ventre long ball to Morrison, first touch left full back for dead, cross onto Boco right foot, crowd sensed goal.......off the bar and away.
19:39.... Morrison squares to O'Grady, who has time on the edge of the box, but elects to hit first time and drives over the bar. 39 minutes have gone now.
19:38.... Keane gives the Sligo faithful heart failure, trying to chest a high ball back to Brush, who has to react quickly to get to ball. At the other end, Boco flicks a header wide from Morrison cross wide.
19:37.... It seems the bookies have faith in Sligo tonight as the current betting according to our commenter below is Vllaznia are 9/1 to win the match with Sligo at 1/3!!
19:35.... Cretaro's attempted cross takes a deflection and almost creeps in at near post, but goes behind for corner. Nothing from it though.
19:33.... Fitness levels are telling. Boco and Cretaro dropping off very easily to pick up possession.
MAN DOWN, MAN DOWN ALERT....an invisible sniper has taken out Shtubina on the far side. After a couple moments reflection, he's back up and seems ok.
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19:31.... Half an hour gone now and Morrison cuts in on right for 4th/5th time and crosses low. Cretaro is free ten yards out but he can't control it and the ball rolls harmlessly wide.
19:27.... Keeper claims another Morrison floater from the left. Alan tells me he looks dependable enough...no leggings is a good sign.
Paddy the Harps fan, in Finland, emailing Extratime
Keeping an eye on the scores from Lahti here in Finland. Just back in from watching FC Lahti whip the other Albanian representatives 4-1, Dinamo Tirana are not up to much, so I'd be confident Sligo can get through against Shkroder. Jari Litmanen created 3 of the 4 goals, and he wasn't even that impressive! 4 of the 5 were headed goals. Looking forward to hopefully seeing the 2nd round here in Lahti in a few weeks
19:24.... MAN DOWN, MAN DOWN ALERT.....Osja for Albanians being lifted a yard off the pitch. Also Sinani for the away team picks up a yellow on 25 minutes...
19:22.... 1st corner of the game goes to the visitors
19:20.... Vlazznia have done their job really....kept it scoreless for the first 20 minutes and are getting into it now.....crowd are quiet enough until Sligo get forward.
19:18.... Almost 20 minutes gone in Sligo and it remains 0-0. Chance for Vllaznia. Kasapi to Sinani and a toe poke over the bar from inside the box from the striker.
19:13.... Belisha has a shot from distance and it is well held by Richard Brush in the Sligo goal. If you are watching in, be sure and drop us an email at extratimelive@gmail.com with your euro memories, or just to say hi and tell us were you are watching in from!!
19:11.... Ten minutes have elapsed and so far Vllaznia haven't had an attack yet. Boco getting involved alot at this early stage.
19:10.... ... but it's high and over from the former Derry City midfielder.
19:09.... Great run by Boco ...hacked down on edge of the area. Yellow card for Beqiri. Free kick in dangerous position. Morrison steps up...
19:09.... Owen Morrison attempts a swirling cross but the Vllaznia keeper comes out and holds onto it.
19:07.... Cash has a header wide but he was offside eitherway. Nothing dangerous from either side yet as the game settles down.
19:05.... The ball is delivered in but it is hacked clear for a Sligo throw.
19:04.... Free for Sligo in the left corner.....
19:02.... Sligo playing with the gusting breeze. Brian Cash is almost in but the keeper is out sharply to stop the Rovers man.
19:00.... It's GAME ON!! in Sligo. Rovers Euro Challenge begins...
18:59.... As four Tifo flags wave around the stadium, Richard Brush wearing an unusual white keepers jersey
18:58.... The European fever is alive and well in Sligo as the teams emerging now to a great reception!!! Sligo in red and white.........Vllaznia in navy blue with red trim
18:53.... A gaggle of mascots have just started lap of honour...members of young Sligo Rovers supporters club. Is a gaggle the right collective term for mascots? Any better suggestions? Now our Mascots are getting pictures taken with Benny the Bull and Chris Butler.
18:46.... Sligo just going off after warm up to a warm round of applause. One stand full now so people being diverted to opposite side. A full house is expected.
18:45.... Bohemians announce tickets for their European clash against Salzburg are on sale now. Read more...
18:44.... The lineups for both sides are now available from the link above. Sligo name a full bench of players. How many of those are injured though?
18:36.... Whilst we await the start of the game, you can read the Match Preview, Tales of Europe - Sligo Rovers and our Richard Brush interview. If you want to read up on the opposition, read A Guide to Vllaznia
18:30.... Excitement building as we move to within 30 minutes of kick off in Sligo. Stay with Extratime for uninterrupted coverage of the game.
18:22.... Fabulous 70-page full colour programme on offer here tonight. A proper souvenir to cherish....roughly 20 or so Albanians in situ as well.
18:15.... Couple of hundred fans already in place here in The Showgrounds, with maybe the same number in and around Mooney's Bar across the road. Threat of sunshine on a humid evening up here. Cook having a cup of tea to the left of the press box while Gerry Carr gets the cones in order on the pitch.
15:00 "Looking forward to a great occasion tonight as European football hits the West for the first time this century. Last European tie I was at was Galway United's Cup Winners Cup tie with Odense in Ballindereen in 1992, where 6,000 saw the Tribesmen lose 3-0. Given that a Galwegian, Jumbo Brennan, played a big part in Sligo's progress in 1994, maybe Alan Keane will have a similar role to play tonight." - tonight's match reporter Alan Dooley.
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