Match Report
The table gap was wide: 57 points between Shelbourne (2nd, 68 pts) and Salthill Devon (11th, 11 pts). Shelbourne had been under-performing their position — 6th on five-round form against 2nd in the table. In league terms the two rates read 0.6/2.47 for Salthill Devon and 2.07/0.8 for Shelbourne (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.38.
Salthill Devon had been beaten in four straight games. Shelbourne came in having won three on the spin. Salthill Devon had banked 3 of the last 15 points on offer; Shelbourne, 12.
The venue was Drom Soccer Park in Drom Soccer Park, with room for 2,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Shelbourne led 2-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 1-4.