Jul 5th features a match where Shamrock Rovers hosts Hibernians in a clash of the Champions League. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 20 degrees, which should make for a nice day for football. Shamrock Rovers is fresh off their 1-0 shutout win against Finn Harps. Rory Gaffney struck first for Shamrock Rovers in the 45th minute, and that single goal was all that was necessary as neither team could manage any more scoring In the end, Finn Harps couldn’t muster any offence and Shamrock Rovers ran away with the shutout win. Shamrock Rovers looks to continue their winning ways, having 7 wins in their last 10 matches, while hibernians is fresh off their 1-2 loss against Gzira United. Hugo Vieira scored the first goal for Hibernians in the 9th minute on a penalty kick, then Kolega tied it up for Gzira United in the 22nd minute on a penalty kick But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback in the 57th minute on a goal by Messias. Hibernians should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 17 points in their last 10 matches.
These two teams have not yet played each other this season, so it will be interesting how the match turns out.
Vella has been the most effective weapon for Hibernians lately. The midfielder has netted two goals in his last five matches. Rory Gaffney has been the most prolific scorer on Shamrock Rovers in the last five matches with three goals.