Pico Lopes sent off during Shamrock Rovers' draw with Drogheda United
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 11:36 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Roberto 'Pico' Lopes received a red card in stoppage time during a 0-0 draw for Shamrock Rovers against Drogheda United in Ireland's top league. The defender was dismissed for a challenge on Shane Farrell. Rovers coach Stephen Bradley expressed uncertainty about the red card's severity, while RTE described Lopes' tackle as late and high. Lopes recently gained attention for his performance at the World Cup, where he helped Cape Verde reach the knockout round. Shamrock Rovers will next prepare for their upcoming fixtures in league play.
- •Pico Lopes received a red card in stoppage time.
- •The match ended 0-0 amid tension.
- •Shamrock Rovers are competing in Ireland's top league.
- •Lopes recently played in the World Cup for Cape Verde.
- •Rovers coach questioned the decision of the referee.
- 11:36 AMYahoo Sports — Cape Verde star Pico Lopes gets red card in Shamrock Rovers game in Ireland
"Roberto “Pico” Lopes got a hero's welcome in Ireland after the World Cup — and a red card on Friday night. The Dublin-born Shamrock Rovers defender who helped Cape Verde reach the knockout round was sent off for a challenge on a Drogheda United opponent in stoppage time of a 0-0 draw in Ireland's top league.
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