Pico Lopes sent off as Shamrock Rovers held to draw by Drogheda
Shamrock Rovers were held to a scoreless draw by Drogheda in a Premier Division football match. The game was notable for the late red card issued to Rovers player Pico Lopes.
Why it matters
The match reflects the current competitive landscape of the Irish Premier Division and the performance struggles of Shamrock Rovers following their Champions League exit.
IF A WEEK is a long time in politics, a month is a virtual lifetime in football.
Exactly four weeks to the day that Pico Lopes went toe-to-toe with Lionel Messi and Argentina in the World Cup round of 32 clash in Miami, he was shown his marching orders in injury time in Drogheda.
The home fans would have enjoyed their point regardless, but the sight of Lopes walking to the dressing rooms after receiving red from Aaron O’Dowd tickled them for sure.
The man watched by hundreds of millions of fans around the world just a few weeks ago, now sent off in front of 2,289 in Drogheda. He can have few complaints about it, his challenge on Shane Farrell was late, high and dangerous.
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