UCD -v- Shamrock Rovers
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UCD and Shamrock Rovers will both be looking to build on their respective league victories yesterday when the two sides meet in the FAI Ford Cup Fourth Round Replay in the UCD Bowl on Monday night. (Kick off, 7.45pm)
After drawing 2-2 in Tallaght Stadium just under a week ago UCD will now host the league leaders as both teams look to advance into the next round of the cup. The Student’s came back from two goals down in the last meeting between the Dublin clubs to secure a second bite at the cherry.
Martin Russell’s side are feeling the effects of last night’s nine goal thriller as they could be without four key men for the visit of last year’s finalists. Sean Harding (knee), Ger Barron (neck) and David O’Connor (Hamstring) are all doubtful and Ciaran Nangle (shin) will definitely miss this one.
Russell stressed that his side are confident going into the replay. “We proved we can match Shamrock Rovers in Tallaght and we will be looking to continue our progress in the FAI Cup.”
However, he was also cautious given the match his players have just gone through. “We know it is going to be difficult after the tremendous efforts put in on Saturday night against Drogheda United, but we have the ability to make it happen.
Their opponents will be looking to put themselves in contention for the double after going top of the league against Dundalk on Saturday. However, Michael O’Neill has a few injury headaches for their visit to UCD. Dean Kelly (groin), Ken Oman (knee) and Conor McCormack (knee) are all out of the tie while new signings Rohan Ricketts and Jim Paterson are not eligible to take part in the tie as they did not sign in time. Pat Flynn will also miss the clash through suspension while Enda Stevens will be unavailable following a family bereavement.
O’Neill expressed his disappointment with failing to kill off UCD in the initial meeting between the sides. “It’s disappointing for us that the game had to go to a replay, we really should have finished the job last week and not let them back into it. But we are very keen to progress to the next round.”
Both managers will be looking for their sides to advance into the next round but this one must be settled on the night with Sligo Rovers waiting for them in the next round.
UCD:
Injured: Ciaran Nangle (Shin).
Doubtful: Sean Harding (Knee), Ger Barron (Neck), David O’Connor (Knee).
Suspended: None.
Shamrock Rovers:
Injured: Dean Kelly (Groin), Ken Oman (Knee), Conor McCormack (Knee).
Doubtful: Ryan Thompson (Thigh), Gary Twigg (Hip).
Suspended: Pat Flynn.
Betting Odds: UCD 6/1; Draw 10/3; Shamrock Rovers 2/5.
Extratime.ie Prediction: 4-0 to Shamrock Rovers.
After drawing 2-2 in Tallaght Stadium just under a week ago UCD will now host the league leaders as both teams look to advance into the next round of the cup. The Student’s came back from two goals down in the last meeting between the Dublin clubs to secure a second bite at the cherry.
Martin Russell’s side are feeling the effects of last night’s nine goal thriller as they could be without four key men for the visit of last year’s finalists. Sean Harding (knee), Ger Barron (neck) and David O’Connor (Hamstring) are all doubtful and Ciaran Nangle (shin) will definitely miss this one.
Russell stressed that his side are confident going into the replay. “We proved we can match Shamrock Rovers in Tallaght and we will be looking to continue our progress in the FAI Cup.”
However, he was also cautious given the match his players have just gone through. “We know it is going to be difficult after the tremendous efforts put in on Saturday night against Drogheda United, but we have the ability to make it happen.
Their opponents will be looking to put themselves in contention for the double after going top of the league against Dundalk on Saturday. However, Michael O’Neill has a few injury headaches for their visit to UCD. Dean Kelly (groin), Ken Oman (knee) and Conor McCormack (knee) are all out of the tie while new signings Rohan Ricketts and Jim Paterson are not eligible to take part in the tie as they did not sign in time. Pat Flynn will also miss the clash through suspension while Enda Stevens will be unavailable following a family bereavement.
O’Neill expressed his disappointment with failing to kill off UCD in the initial meeting between the sides. “It’s disappointing for us that the game had to go to a replay, we really should have finished the job last week and not let them back into it. But we are very keen to progress to the next round.”
Both managers will be looking for their sides to advance into the next round but this one must be settled on the night with Sligo Rovers waiting for them in the next round.
UCD:
Injured: Ciaran Nangle (Shin).
Doubtful: Sean Harding (Knee), Ger Barron (Neck), David O’Connor (Knee).
Suspended: None.
Shamrock Rovers:
Injured: Dean Kelly (Groin), Ken Oman (Knee), Conor McCormack (Knee).
Doubtful: Ryan Thompson (Thigh), Gary Twigg (Hip).
Suspended: Pat Flynn.
Betting Odds: UCD 6/1; Draw 10/3; Shamrock Rovers 2/5.
Extratime.ie Prediction: 4-0 to Shamrock Rovers.
