SLIGO ROVERS CRASHED out of the Europa League qualifiers with a 3-1 defeat to Rosenborg (4-3 on aggregate).
The Bit o’Red initially took the lead through Danny North, before the visitors equalised through Helland, and then went ahead courtesy of a Mike Jensen brace.
The home side started the game where they left off in Norway last Thursday, enjoying the majority of the early possession. Early opportunities from Danny North and David Cawley failed to beat Hansen in goal, but showed the Bit o’Red’s intent.
Gary Rogers then did well to stretch and prevent a Helland cross from reaching Morten Gamst Pedersen.
John Coleman’s side made their possession pay off when they took the lead in the 13th minute through the lively North. Seamus Conneely sent Alan Keane forward, his cross missed Cawley but North was on hand to slip it in.
The celebrations from the packed Showgrounds were shortlived, however, as Rosenborg levelled the scores just three minutes later. Rovers’ defence failed to clear a Pedersen cross, and Helland was on hand to beat Gary Rogers to make it 1-1.
There were relieved faces around the Showgrounds soon after, when a short-range effort from Riski beat Rogers in goal, but Kalen Spillane managed to clear it off the line.
Rosenborg went ahead soon after the re-start, when Mike Jensen was sent through by Diskerud and he sent it high into the corner beating Rogers, making it 3-3 on aggregate.
Sligo hearts were then broken on 64 minutes, when a scramble in the box with efforts from Diseruid and Jensen were cleared, before it fell perfectly to Jensen, and he finished with his second of the night making it 3-1.
The Bit o’Red continued to attack, with McMillan coming close in the later stages, but the tie was already effectively over.
SLIGO ROVERS: Rogers, Keane, McMillan, Spillane, Gaynor (Maguire 70), Conneely, Cawley, Russell, O’Conor (Keating 70), Djilali (Ledwith, 84), North.
Subs: Brush, Donelon, Odhiambo, Peers.
ROSENBORG: Hansen, Mickelsen, Strandberg, Reginiussen, Dorsin, Jensen, Selnaes, Riski, Helland (Diseruid, 27), Soderlund (Sorloth, 78), Pedersen.
Subs: Orlund, Svensson, Ronning, Skjelvik, Berntsen.
The one time he used an arm in a tackle he nearly decapitated a lad. He’s safer with his no arm efforts, plus he never gets carded for them.
He’s only ‘incredibly regretful’ because a ref finally had the stones to do something about his persistent cheap shots and dreadful technique during a game. Overrated player regardless, I hope he has the book thrown at him.
@Carmine Lorenzo: ah but he’s sorry
@Carmine Lorenzo: terrible challenge but far from overrated
@Stephen Duffy: He’s not as good a 10 as the likes of ‘Barnesey’ and Stephen Jones make out.
@Carmine Lorenzo: ah lads over rated. He is a work horse with a good brain and a winner. He is loyal to a club that yes we all cant abide but he is an outstanding player. Id love if he joined Munster….as unpopular that is to say but we would win a cup
@Carmine Lorenzo: I was surprised to read it was his first red card of his career. He is involved in high tackles quite regularly. Great player but plays on the edge too much for me.
He has been tackling like this for years and never sanctioned for it. He deserves everything he gets too. He’s a brilliant player but he’s a dirty player too.
@Batster: 100% agree. They need to make a statement for whole of rugby here.
His reaction indicated he realised he’d miss the Leinster game, bugger all remorse really. But the Sarries PR machine running to defend him, will ensure he gets the minimum ban possible….
Want to see him play. Class player
@ollie:
@ollie: You’re some fisherman
@Rosco Bosco: always liked him couldn’t care that he’s English. Fellas class on the ball and decapitates attackers. It’s wrong but he’s unreal
@ollie: aggressive kicking game too
@ollie: aw nobody is biting! I’ll help out. What do you mean Ollie? He’s a fouling no good so-and-so! There, is that better?
Ohhh that’s only the 4th …. maybe 5th time we’ve had to hear that sentiment??
@Dave O’Shaughnessy: actually, check how many bans he’s had
@Dave O’Keeffe:
I know, it’s terrible that he’s gotten away with it for so long.
No he is not sorry at all he is a dirty player and he is only sorry because he was been caught. He has got away with dangerous play for far too long. I hope he gets more than a slap on the hand.
Problem here is the fake arm tackle practiced by a huge percentage of today’s rugby players. They clench their muscles
and throw the arm in in what is essentially a hit rather than an attempt to grab the opponent. Unfortunately for Farrell this dodgy technique allied to the player changing direction and height at the moment of the tackle led to this incredibly dangerous tackle! Still lots of work to be done on tackle technique and defensive coaches expectations!
@CARMODY Neil: very well said.
Incredible knob
His good disciplinary record, are you having a laugh. At last a ref with the guts to stop him.
@Ian James Burgess: what do you mean the guts to stop him
It was a reckless challenge and the worst referee on the planet no matter how incompetent would have to send him off
A long time coming. Talented player but have absolutely no time for him. Filthy player.
So there is low medium and high level and if his is eventually classed as mid, what would high actually be? It would have to be a very frightening outcome it seems. Let’s just wait and see how much they are genuinely stamping out this kind of low life thug.
Big cj stander will shake him off his leg again
I am me….I can do this stuff……I am untouchable…..oh gosh, mebbe not!
Very poor tackling technique. Leads to fouls and dangerous play. Bout time he was sanctioned
Class act marred by cheap shots.
He’ll probably only get a two match ban
He’s a dirt tackler.