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Hugo Cunha (9.2) steals the show as Galway United 1-1 Shelbourne

Premier Division · Regular Season - 29 · Aug 28, 2026, 6:45 PM

Galway United

3-5-2

1-1

Shelbourne

4-2-3-1

Match breakdown

Charts from this fixture's team and player stats — no extra data feed.

Galway UnitedShelbourne

45%Possession55%

13Shots17

5Shots on target6

70%Pass accuracy76%

348Total passes433

4Corners3

12Fouls12

13Tackles (player sum)18

11Key passes (player sum)12

Each axis scaled to the match max so you can see which side led where.

Galway United Shelbourne

0′90′

80'′

90'′

Who controlled the ball
Shelbourne saw more of the ball (55% vs 45%). That is territorial control, not always chance quality.
Chance creation & finishing
Shelbourne led on shots (17 vs 13 for Galway United). On target: Galway United 5, Shelbourne 6.
Passing accuracy
Shelbourne led on pass accuracy (76 vs 70 for Galway United). Cleaner circulation usually means more control in midfield thirds.
Intensity & chance supply
Shelbourne piled up more tackles (18–13) — a rough proxy for defensive intensity, not a true pressing map. Shelbourne created more key passes (12–11).
Standout rating
Hugo Cunha (Galway United) led the board at 9.2 — 90'. Average team ratings: Galway United 6.87, Shelbourne 6.78.
Late drama
Goals after 80′: 80'' Daniel Kelly (Shelbourne); 80'' J. Norris (Shelbourne); 90'' J. Keohane (Galway United).

Final: Galway United 1-1 Shelbourne.
Formations: Galway United 3-5-2 vs Shelbourne 4-2-3-1.
Goal timeline: 80'' Daniel Kelly (Shelbourne); 80'' J. Norris (Shelbourne); 90'' J. Keohane (Galway United).
Late drama (80′+): 80'' Daniel Kelly, 80'' J. Norris, 90'' J. Keohane.
Possession: Galway United 45% · Shelbourne 55%.
Shots: Galway United 13 (5 on target) · Shelbourne 17 (6 on target).
Passing: Galway United 70% accuracy · Shelbourne 76% accuracy.
Highest rating: Hugo Cunha (Galway United) 9.2 — 90'.
Galway United standouts: Hugo Cunha 9.2, David Hurley 7.6.
Shelbourne standouts: Eddie Beach 7.5, Sean Gannon 7.3.

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