Hoops hit seven past leaky Lilywhites

Shamrock Rovers 7 Dundalk 0

Having experienced defeat in the two matches since his appointment, Brian Laws would have looked for an enterprising opening from his charges and two marauding runs from left-full Conor Powell inside the first five minutes reflected a greater confidence from the hosts.

However, Gary McCabe’s confidence in his own abilities was slightly misplaced in the 10th minute as he inadvisably elected to shoot from an acute angle as both Ciaran Kilduff and Gary Twigg anticipated a cross, with Peter Cherrie making a routine save at his near post.