Final score: Egnatia Rrogozhinë 5–1 Shamrock Rovers
Match preview
The UEFA Europa League clash on August 13th, 2026, sees Albanian side Egnatia Rrogozhinë host Irish champions Shamrock Rovers in a fascinating encounter. Egnatia enter with a mixed recent record, securing two wins, one draw, and one loss in their last four outings, scoring five and conceding four in the process. Their 50% win rate suggests a team capable of moments of quality but also susceptible to lapses.
Shamrock Rovers, however, arrive in formidable form. Unbeaten in their last two matches, they boast a perfect 100% win rate during that period, having scored an impressive nine goals without conceding any. This defensive solidity combined with attacking prowess makes them a daunting opponent. The bookmakers see this as an incredibly tight affair, with win probabilities evenly split at 33% for home, draw, and away. Egnatia will need to exploit any potential complacency from the Rovers, while the Irish side will look to maintain their watertight defence and clinical finishing. This promises to be a finely balanced contest where the first goal could prove crucial.
98. M. Dajsinani, 28. E. Sota, 33. E. Bitri, 4. Z. Aliyev, 22. G. Jaime, 7. Fernando Medeiros, 17. A. Kryeziu, 8. I. Diabate, 29. A. Yago, 2. D. Adjessa, 77. I. Gruda
1. E. McGinty, 22. T. Sobowale, 5. L. Grace, 27. C. O'Sullivan, 38. M. Kovalevskis, 26. J. O'Sullivan, 8. M. Healy, 7. D. Watts, 17. L. O'Regan, 31. M. Noonan, 18. J. Afolabi
Match events
4' Goal Normal Goal — D. Adjessa (Egnatia Rrogozhinë) (assists: I. Gruda)
11' Goal Normal Goal — A. Albanese (Egnatia Rrogozhinë) (assists: Fernando Medeiros)
20' Goal Normal Goal — I. Gruda (Egnatia Rrogozhinë)
24' Card Yellow Card — E. Ndreca (Egnatia Rrogozhinë)
38' Goal Normal Goal — D. Adjessa (Egnatia Rrogozhinë) (assists: Fernando Medeiros)
45'+3 Card Yellow Card — E. Ndreca (Egnatia Rrogozhinë)
45'+3 Card Red Card — E. Ndreca (Egnatia Rrogozhinë)
46' subst Substitution 1 — A. Greene (Shamrock Rovers) (assists: J. Afolabi)
46' subst Substitution 2 — T. Sobowale (Shamrock Rovers) (assists: L. Grace)
46' subst Substitution 1 — I. Gruda (Egnatia Rrogozhinë) (assists: Z. Aliyev)
54' Card Yellow Card — E. Stevens (Shamrock Rovers)
54' Card Yellow Card — A. Albanese (Egnatia Rrogozhinë)
58' Goal Normal Goal — A. Albanese (Egnatia Rrogozhinë) (assists: Fernando Medeiros)
64' subst Substitution 3 — J. Mulraney (Shamrock Rovers) (assists: M. Asamoah)
65' subst Substitution 2 — D. Adjessa (Egnatia Rrogozhinë) (assists: J. Montenegro)
66' subst Substitution 3 — K. Loukili (Egnatia Rrogozhinë) (assists: A. Kryeziu)
70' subst Substitution 4 — E. Stevens (Shamrock Rovers) (assists: D. Mandroiu)
71' Card Yellow Card — Z. Aliyev (Egnatia Rrogozhinë)
74' Goal Normal Goal — G. Burke (Shamrock Rovers)
80' subst Substitution 4 — G. Jaime (Egnatia Rrogozhinë) (assists: G. Smajli)
85' subst Substitution 5 — Fernando Medeiros (Egnatia Rrogozhinë) (assists: N. Ajetovikj)
88' Card Yellow Card — E. Sota (Egnatia Rrogozhinë)
90'+3 Card Yellow Card — M. Healy (Shamrock Rovers)
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