Greene Goal Extinguishes Sligo: Shamrock Rovers Skyrocket to Victory
Shamrock Rovers’ resurgence in the League of Ireland continued Monday evening with a commanding 3-0 win against Sligo Rovers at the Tallaght Stadium. The Hoops’ devastating display was headlined by Aaron Greene’s 50th goal for the club, a milestone that caps off an impressive career at Rovers.
Greene Scores His 50th Goal For Shamrock Rovers
“It’s a great feeling to get to 50. It’s something I’ve wanted for a while and to get it against Sligo is brilliant,” said a delighted Greene to the press after the game.
Milestone goal for Greene as Shamrock Rovers beat Sligo
Greene’s first-half finish sparked a quick-fire double from the home side, with Gary Mohan adding a second soon after, and Ciaran Kilduff wrapping up the game late on.
Shamrock Rovers Get Back to Winning Ways
Victory was crucial for Stephen Bradley’s side, who got back to winning ways following a surprise defeat to Dundalk. The Hoops jumped back into the top two, level on points with league leaders Derry City, who stumbled to a defeat against St. Patrick’s Athletic.
Key Moments and Reactions
- Already ahead through Greene’s historic goal, Rovers doubled their lead on 38 minutes when Gary Mohan finished clinically from inside the area.
- Sligo threatened to halve the deficit shortly after half-time but were denied by a fine save from Rovers goalkeeper Alan Mannus.
- Ciaran Kilduff put the result beyond doubt with a neat finish from Greene’s clever pass in the closing stages.
League of Ireland: Shamrock Rovers back to winning ways; St Pat’s beaten in Derry
Looking Ahead
Next up for Shamrock Rovers is a home game against Longford Town on Friday, May 11th. Rovers will look to build on this impressive victory and assert their title credentials with another strong performance.
Did you know? Aaron Greene is turning in arguably his best season for Shamrock Rovers this year, netting seven times in his first 12 games.
Pro tip for fellow Rovers fans? Keep an eye on how Greene and Mohan link up. They’ve been instrumental in many of Rovers’ goals this season.
FAQs
- Who scored the winning goal against Sligo? Aaron Greene scored the opening goal in a 3-0 win for Shamrock Rovers against Sligo Rovers.
- How many goals has Aaron Greene scored for Shamrock Rovers? Aaron Greene has now scored 50 goals for Shamrock Rovers after Monday’s game.
Key Takeaway: Shamrock Rovers’ emphatic win over Sligo Rovers propels them back into the League of Ireland title race. Aaron Greene’s historic goal was the highlight of a dominant display.