Sheppard wins it for Hoops

THIS was always going to be a revealing evening at Terryland Park for Galway United, who battled with grit and determination only for Shamrock Rovers to eke out a hard earned win.

Karl Sheppard’s flash of opportunism in the sixth minute proved to be the decisive blow as Galway United were unable to force an equaliser despite a gutsy performance.

With Stephen Rice and Ronan Finn controlling the midfield exchanges, Rovers were on top early on bagging a sixth minute goal.