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League of Ireland: Shamrock Rovers extend 12 point lead with win over Sligo Rovers

League Of Ireland: Shamrock Rovers Extend 12 Point Lead With Win Over Sligo Rovers
Shamrock Rovers' Aaron Greene celebrates a second goal with teammates. Photo: ©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo
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Friday nights SSE Airtricity League Premier Division action saw Shamrock Rovers extend their league at the top of the table with a 2-0 win over Sligo Rovers.

Meanwhile, at Dalymount Park, Bohemians drew 1-1 with Dundalk, a late Georgie Kelly penalty rescued a point for the hosts.

In a tense match between St. Pat’s and Derry City, both sides finished the game with ten men. Derry finished out on top with a 1-0 victory over the Dublin side.

Despite Waterford having their keeper Brian Murphy sent off, they still managed to beat Finn Harps 4-1.

Drogheda United were 2-0 winners at home to Longford this evening in a game that saw two goals in the second half from Darragh Markey and Mark Doyle.

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