Tallaght Stadium is set to host a intriguing UEFA Champions League qualifier on July 28, 2026, as Shamrock Rovers welcome Ararat-Armenia. The Hoops enter this encounter in scintillating form, boasting a perfect record from their opening two games, scoring nine goals without reply. This dominant start underscores their attacking prowess and defensive solidity, making them a formidable prospect on home turf.
Ararat-Armenia, while not flawless, possess a more extensive run of recent matches, winning three of their last five outings. Their ability to find the net is clear, with 12 goals scored across seven fixtures, though their seven conceded goals suggest a potential vulnerability that Rovers will look to exploit. This match pits Rovers' flawless early season momentum against the Armenian side's more established, if slightly inconsistent, recent rhythm. Key narratives will centre on whether Rovers can maintain their impenetrable defence and clinical finishing against a team with more competitive minutes under their belt. Watch for Rovers' early pressure and Ararat-Armenia's counter-attacking threat.
1. E. McGinty, 5. L. Grace, 4. R. Lopes, 27. C. O'Sullivan, 22. T. Sobowale, 7. D. Watts, 8. M. Healy, 29. J. Byrne, 19. A. Brennan, 9. A. Greene, 10. G. Burke
98. Joao Bravim, 13. K. Hovhannisyan, 43. B. R. Wilson Valdez, 3. Junior Julio, 14. B. Pereira, 20. A. Tera, 19. K. Muradyan, 2. H. Oliveira, 77. A. Serobyan, 91. Sandro Lima, 7. Z. Shaghoyan
Match events
11' Goal Normal Goal — M. Healy (Shamrock Rovers) (assists: A. Greene)
36' Goal Normal Goal — A. Greene (Shamrock Rovers) (assists: J. Byrne)
50' Card Yellow Card — Junior Julio (Ararat-Armenia)
58' Card Yellow Card — R. Lopes (Shamrock Rovers)
72' subst Substitution 1 — A. Serobyan (Ararat-Armenia) (assists: Franca Carlos)
73' Goal Normal Goal — Sandro Lima (Ararat-Armenia)
77' subst Substitution 1 — J. Mulraney (Shamrock Rovers) (assists: E. Stevens)
77' subst Substitution 2 — A. Greene (Shamrock Rovers) (assists: J. Afolabi)
81' Card Yellow Card — B. R. Wilson Valdez (Ararat-Armenia)
82' Card Yellow Card — Franca Carlos (Ararat-Armenia)
84' subst Substitution 2 — Z. Banjaqui (Ararat-Armenia) (assists: Z. Shaghoyan)
84' subst Substitution 3 — M. Carlier (Ararat-Armenia) (assists: M. Ayvazyan)
85' subst Substitution 3 — L. Grace (Shamrock Rovers) (assists: D. Mandroiu)
85' subst Substitution 4 — D. Watts (Shamrock Rovers) (assists: N. Razi)
88' subst Substitution 5 — G. Burke (Shamrock Rovers) (assists: M. Noonan)
90'+5 subst Substitution 4 — H. Oliveira (Ararat-Armenia) (assists: Luis Felipe)
90'+5 subst Substitution 5 — Sandro Lima (Ararat-Armenia) (assists: A. Ndour)
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