'Moment of madness' in semi-final against Kerry FC could have cost Shamrock Rovers striker big family memory in today's Aviva Stadium decider What might have been lost. That was the thought that occupied Graham Burke's mind in the days that followed Shamrock Rovers' hammering of Kerry FC in last month's FAI Cup semi-final. The Dubliner had just helped the Hoops to a first decider since 2020 as their eyes turned towards securing the point they needed to clinch a fifth title in six years.
The title may be won, but club reputations and European spots remain on the line Avoiding a clash with Halloween and strained garda resources is the reason the League of Ireland season is finishing on a Saturday. While the champions have been crowned and automatic relegation is decided - the teams in question Shamrock Rovers and Cork City meet in a novel FAI Cup final on Sunday week - there is still a lot to play for on Saturday evening even if some of the outcomes are dependent on Rovers winning the Aviva showpiece.
Kerry 0 Sligo Rovers 2 TWO GOALS! Sligo look destined to book their FAI Cup semi-final ticket tonight after an Owen Elding brace. The 19-year-old talent hit the net for a second time on 16 minutes - just seconds after his first strike.