LoI in Europe 2024

[sbgawa]

Pohls useless as usual

[ger121]

Pohls useless as usual

No joke but you should sign Talbot.

[Dermobohs]

Since shams went tits up then reformed and regrouped down in tallaght, they’ve had a grand total of one, one decent goalkeeper. Mannus really missed between the sticks, was a calm influence on his back four.

[ger121]

Since shams went tits up then reformed and regrouped down in tallaght, they’ve had a grand total of one, one decent goalkeeper. Mannus really missed between the sticks, was a calm influence on his back four.

That is a crazy stat when you think about it. Good keepers are hard to come by but not replacing Mannus was a bad decision by Bradley.

[joey B]

Honohan should have a goal right at the end,unlucky with the header but I think he might have done better with the second chance ,was fizzed in though…

[sbgawa]

On the night and goal wouldn't have flattered us but they were way better and playing within themselves

[Shinkicker]

Honohan should have a goal right at the end,unlucky with the header but I think he might have done better with the second chance ,was fizzed in though…
The first goal Rovers dicked about at the back too much. The square ball from Watts to a player slow to react and SB are in Phols made a good save and Rovers players all slow to react. There's a time to play ball at the back but when you are squeezed that tight it's got to go long, it's not pretty but it has to be done to ease pressure around the box.

[Knocklyonhoop]

Since shams went tits up then reformed and regrouped down in tallaght, they’ve had a grand total of one, one decent goalkeeper. Mannus really missed between the sticks, was a calm influence on his back four.

a lot of dross but Barry Murphy and Gav Baz were more than decent!

[Knocklyonhoop]

2 zip I see.

Must be the most one sided set of first leg scores I’ve seen in the 2nd Qualifying Round.

what?!

[pineapple stu]

Think he means around the grounds

So Bodo 4-0 RFS (and with 88% possession, which is remarkably). Dynamo Kyiv 6-2 Partizan, Fenerbache 5-0 TNS and so on

Feels a bit first roundy

[ger121]

Think he means around the grounds

So Bodo 4-0 RFS (and with 88% possession, which is remarkably). Dynamo Kyiv 6-2 Partizan, Fenerbache 5-0 TNS and so on

Feels a bit first roundy

Indeed I did PS. Most ties done and dusted after the 1st legs. No surprises.

Some interesting 1st leg results in the Conference League Q2 league path matches.

[Nesta99]

There were positives to take from that game which hasnt been the case in some previus European outings. I agree that a goal wouldnt have flattered, would have been and will be interesting to see how much through the gears SP can go if needed. But in saying that they should be on song until the tie is done and dusted at say 3-0, not taking it handy if thats what they were doing at 0-0 and nearly behind. But it is more like it with intent and having a go that you want to see our CL qualifiers when up against unseeded sides also. Ok there was a soft goal given away trying to play rather then hoof possession away and you do need all 11 on song all game to get anything in these kind of nasty draws, but, probably as a free hit, tactically they were more positive and that imo is where results against unseeded opposition could improve. Maybe Bradley cant do high risk high reward v similar ranked sides but he should have more confidence in his squad to get a job done.

[nr637]

Close to a full house at Tallaght Stadium for this European encounter - with 9,684 present. https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2024/0723/1461468-hoops-facing-uphill-task-as-sparta-conquer-tallaght/

[CorribsideSteve]

There were definitely some positives from last night: a beautiful pitch and a full house in a well-built stadium, occasional positive forays into the Prague half, particularly from Faruggia, and the ability to hold a much bigger team at bay for stretches of time, even if it required last ditch tackles and saves. The problem Rovers have, that they share in common with any number of previous LOI teams, is that they are guilty of handing goals away in comical fashion while being fairly toothless up front. LOI teams belong in the Conference League, and while Rovers would still be in the Europa after this tie, I foresee a similar overall outcome as this Prague tie. They should be happy with that IF they win the PlayOff.

[joey B]

1815988808929751541

Fairly insane stat that…,

[Nesta99]

Thats a mad stat considering the history of Red Star especially. Benefited from Russian exclusion to get in the CL groups but with that record for their league. Lot more games and its a snapshot but how can they be ranked as highly - due to fall over a cliff on their co-efficient?

[pateen]

Close to a full house at Tallaght Stadium for this European encounter - with 9,684 present. https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2024/0723/1461468-hoops-facing-uphill-task-as-sparta-conquer-tallaght/

Nice of RTE to show it of course

[total hoofball]

For the 2nd successive week no information whatsoever about streaming 24 hours before Shels European away tie so expecting bad news again like last week

This is complete tinpot stuff in the year 2024 especially from a larger club like FC Zurich but Shels have not learned a thing from last week they need to be communicating with their fans publicly exerting pressure on the opposition well before it gets to this late stage of zero streaming being arranged

[holidaysong]

It's being streamed to an Irish audience on SolidSport. However, it's also FTA on SRF 2 in Switzerland (which they stream via their website).

[ger121]

Ceije currently drawing 1-1 at home to Slovan. The Slovakians have been down to 10 men since the 30th minute. From following the match online you could see the Slovenians sneaking this one.

[ger121]

No easy games in Europe is the mantra. AEK were 4-0 up against the Andorrans and missed a penalty to make it 5-1. It is now 4-3 in Athens.

[pineapple stu]

Mental stuff happening in Greece - AEK went 4-0 up on Inter Escaldes of Andorra inside an hour, which is entirely what you'd expect.

But Inter have pulled three back since then, and AEK have missed a penalty.

Escaldes are the side Dundalk beat en route to the groups during covid, but more recently they beat Velez Mostar 6-2 in the last round and beat Hibs in the first leg last season (before losing 6-1 away)

[total hoofball]

It's being streamed to an Irish audience on SolidSport. However, it's also FTA on SRF 2 in Switzerland (which they stream via their website).
They literally announced it about a minute after my final check on twitter. Relief anyway

[ger121]

Finished 1-1 in Slovenia. I know Celje put 5 past a very bad Flora side in the 1st leg in Tallinn but they seem a bit wasteful to me. They create lots of chances but would love to see their xG. Slovan were there for the taking tonight. You would think it will be a different story 11 vs. 11 in Bratislava. Still a tall order for Rovers in ELQ3 but this lot are no Sparta Prague so always a chance.

[yurt]

Will be interesting to see how big the difference in quality will be both game this evening.

Shels have the potential to frustrate a better team and cause problems on the break.

Pats have the potential to implode or explode. Reckon it'll likely be the former.

2 x 2-0 losses is my prediction but hoping I'm wrong.

[Philosophizer]

Hard to argue with that, Yurt. All in all, quite realistic predictions.

[pineapple stu]

I'd like to think Pat's can get a result at home. Though then you look at them losing home and away to Dudelange last year.

But I think it's even more certain it'll be three defeats next week...

Copenhagen took half an hour to take the lead v Magpies in Gibraltar I see. Interesting to see how many more follow

[placid casual]

What an embarrassment

[yurt]

Shels have the potential to frustrate a better team and cause problems on the break.


Christ

[Philosophizer]

Shels 1-0 down within 60 seconds. Anyone care to explain what happened? I’m not watching it. Were Zurich good? Did Shels make a **** up??

[placid casual]

Shels 1-0 down within 60 seconds. Anyone care to explain what happened? I’m not watching it. Were Zurich good? Did Shels make a **** up??
Zurich kicked off, sauntered towards the shels goal, passed it between the shels defence and stroked it in the bottom corner. The football equivalent of taking candy from a baby,or in this case, little oul Shels.

[Philosophizer]

Zurich kicked off, sauntered towards the shels goal, passed it between the shels defence and stroked it in the bottom corner. The football equivalent of taking candy from a baby,or in this case, little oul Shels.
God, did Shels even touch the ball?
15 gone now without any further scores so I guess they’ve settled ok?

[pineapple stu]

28 seconds according to the LoI Twitter

Quickest goal the LoI has ever conceded in Europe?

[ger121]

This could get bad

[placid casual]

Woeful.

[placid casual]

Don't know why Boyd isn't playing, surely he'd be a good option to hold it up going forward? As it is shels have barely been in the opposition half,and look very open at the back. Zurich aren't bad but they're not sparkling either ,and the pitch reminds me of the RSC.

[pateen]

Is it available online, not on LOI TV

[placid casual]

If you know your way around buffstream it's easy to find

[ger121]

This could finish 4 or 5 nil.

[joey B]

A shame for Shelbourne,just a different level of competition that they’ve faced for a long time….

[Philosophizer]

3-0 now and not looking good for Shels. Their supposed fundamentals of being solid and hard to beat has been a complete fallacy at this level. And they’ve offered nothing at all when in possession too. A hapless performance overall.

[Philosophizer]

Correction: Hopeless rather than hapless.

[ger121]

In fairness to Shels there are some serious batterings happening this evening.

[Philosophizer]

Could easily be 4 or 5 now. Zurich cutting Shels open quite a bit. Fitness levels probably starting to take a toll. If they can keep it at 3 or even nick something to take back home they’ll be doing well.

[pineapple stu]

1-0 Pats after 5 minutes, so some bit of cheer this week!

[ger121]

Some good news with Pat’s leading

[joey B]

Great start for Pats ,lovely free kick from Mulreany

[placid casual]

Yeah judging by some of the results it's a real step up from the 1st round to the 2nd round.
Can't say I'm too confident of pats at home to Vaduz.
There you go they just scored!

[Philosophizer]

Shels lucky to get out with 3. Zurich wasteful in that 2nd half. Could, and probably should have been worse.

[pineapple stu]

2-0 Pats - Kenny lives!