Lilies put 1 past Glens in scrappy 1st leg

A quiet night at the Oval saw Dundalk struggle to take the lead in a mostly dull affair.

Mark Quigley finally put the away side in front, after a number of chances failed to come to fruition for the visitors.

There was an air of a job done as Dundalk now take a valuable away goal back to Oriel for the second leg in 2 weeks.

A win in this round would reward Dundalk with a place in the semi final of this year's Setanta Cup, so all fingers are crossed.

Hopefully we can pack Oriel for the home leg on the 21st and finish the job started tonight.

First game finishes in defeat, but not dejection.

Gary Twigg scored twice in the second half to give Shamrock Rovers a 3-1 victory over 10 man Dundalk. A good opening night for Shamrock Rovers, but not a bad one for Dundalk as the 10 men gave a good account of themselves in a performance best described as stubborn!

Paul Murphy did himself proud, stepping in at such short notice is never easy and he put in a great shift between the posts.

Although the league campaign starts with a loss, the spirit shown by the team bodes well for a great season ahead for the lilywhites.

A special mention has to be given to the travelling fans who, quite literally, sang their hearts out for the lads. The players and their manager showed their appreciation afterwards for the support they received all the way through the game.

Half time at Tallaght

What a half!!

Peter Cherrie sent off controversially.
Jason Byrne scored penalty.
Gary McCabe equalised and celebrated by taunting the away fans.

And 45 mins left!

Always a thriller at Tallaght!