In an energy-fueled Premier Division encounter, Shelbourne FC emerged triumphant in their home turf with a 2-1 comeback win against Sligo Rovers on April 10. Despite Sligo Rovers' initially strong start, Shelbourne managed to regroup and secure the victory.

A statistical analysis reveals that Sligo Rovers were quick to make their mark, scoring in the first half just slightly over 35 minutes into the game. Despite their early lead, they were unable to convert their early advantage into a victory as the significant level of discipline appeared to be a challenge. They received the first yellow card of the match barely 16 minutes into the game - possibly a sign of overly aggressive play from the outset - and had three more by the end of the match.

On the flip side, Shelbourne also had a high number of yellow cards (five), indicating that the match was rife with aggressive play from both sides. Despite the frequent disruptions, Shelbourne managed to turn the game around in the second half. They scored the first goal of the second half around the 57th-minute mark, quickly followed by another goal approx in the 52nd-minute mark – placing them firmly in the lead.

The Corner kicks showed a significant difference, with Sligo Rovers commanding nine as opposed to Shelbourne's four. Despite this, Sligo Rovers could not turn this advantage into a substantial goal output, indicating that Shelbourne managed to defend their corners well.

Although the game was marked by multiple cards, no red cards were shown to either team – a testament to the well-controlled aggression from both sides, despite the high amount of fouls.

Overall, the intensity and discipline level both teams displayed were impactful in shaping the outcome of the match. Shelbourne's ability to shake off their early setback and capitalize on their opportunities in the second half ultimately proved decisive. At the same time, Sligo Rovers' high number of corner kicks and early lead were insufficient to secure the win, largely due to non-conversion of their opportunities and possible lack of discipline shown by their high yellow card tally. It seems, then, that the comeback victory for Shelbourne was as much a product of their resilience as it was a consequence of Sligo Rovers' unconverted opportunities and lapses in their discipline.

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