Shamrock Rovers defeat TNS
In Europe, Shamrock Rovers defeat TNS in a thrilling comeback.
Shamrock Rovers maintained their undefeated record in the.
Europa Conference League after defeating The New Saints 2-1 after coming back from behind.
At the Tallaght Stadium, Jordan Williams gave the Welsh team the lead after just 14 minutes.
However, the Irish Premier Division team won all three points.
In south Dublin with to goals from Dylan Watts and Johnny Kenny, who was on loan from Celtic.
As a result, Shamrock Rovers have gained seven points from their first three European competition games.
Prior to games against Djurgarden, Panathinaikos, and Celje, TNS leads the league portion of the tournament with three points.
In an early danger sign for The New Saints.
Kenny swung wide after just 17 seconds as Stephen Bradley’s team dominated the game from the start.
However, Craig Harrison’s team gradually gained confidence.
Much as they did in their 2-0 victory over Astana the last time out.
Declan McManus’ header deflected off Lee Grace.
Forcing German goalkeeper Leon Pohls to be alert in order to claw the ball to safety.
In the 14th minute, Williams hammered past Pohls after Ryan Brobbel’s cross.
Giving the Saints the lead from the very next effort.
However, it took the home team just nine minutes to tie the score when Neil Farrugia threw Watts’ pass into Kenny’s path.
Who then blasted past Connor Roberts via the crossbar’s underside.
After regaining possession.
Shamrock took the lead six minutes prior to halftime when Watts pushed home a cross from Darragh Burns.
Watts jinkled his way through the TNS defense soon after the hour mark.
But the home team appeared to have the best chance of scoring the game’s fourth goal.
Harrison’s team saw their seven-game winning streak in all competitions stop as the home team hung on for victory, despite the Saints’ late equalizer attempt as they try to stay in the running for a top-24 slot that will give them a play-off spot.
