Setanta Cup Semi-Final Live Updates

The Setanta Sports Cup semi-final second legs take place on Monday night as Derry City welcome Shamrock Rovers to the Brandywell and Sligo Rovers host Crusaders and Extratime.ie will be there to bring you all the live action and goals.

Sligo Rovers trail by two goals after the first leg in Seaview with Ian Baraclough’s men hoping to reach the final for the first time.

Manager Ian Baraclough is keen for Rovers to start well but also feels it is vital that his side do not panic in search of the goals they need.

“Obviously it is important we don’t concede the first goal. I feel we’re capable of scoring two goals in any game at any time and if it comes in the last 10 minutes or whenever then so be it. We have to keep patient and go about our business. The players were frustrated after the first leg and we didn’t show the true Sligo side and there is a lot of determination to do it in this game.

“I think it is important for the supporters to keep with us but as I’ve said before the fans here are quite knowledgeable and they know the way we play. There is an understanding of what we try to do and we’ll do all we can to get to the final.”

Jason McGuinness is a doubt for the game with a shoulder problem. McGuinness’ condition has improved since he picked up the injury last week and he will be assessed before the game. There are no other injury or suspension issues.  

Crusaders rested almost their entire first team for the weekend's league clash in preparation for this game and Stephen Baxter will have a full squad to pick from with the exception of Matt Hazley.

Shamrock Rovers trail Derry City by three goals to nil in the tie which will decide who takes a place in this year’s Setanta Sports Cup final.

Rovers will be without Kerrea Gilbert (hamstring), Ciaran Kilduff (broken metatarsal) and Stephen O’Donnell (knee cartilage). Killian Brennan (calf) and Gary O’Neill (ankle) will face late fitness tests. Reyaad Pieterse is suspended.

Commenting on the game, Hoops boss, Stephen Kenny said: “We’ll be making some changes in the team, including for Reyaad Pieterse who is suspended. Kerrea Gilbert has resumed some light training, but isn’t expected to make tomorrow’s game. We’ll also give fitness tests to Killian Brennan who has a calf injury and Gary O’Neill who hurt his ankle in Friday night’s game against Bray.”

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