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Match Report - Shamrock Rovers 1 Bohemians 0 - Shamrock ... (Shamrock Rovers F.C.)

Nearly 7500 fans were in attendance at the Tallaght Stadium to watch what was one of the biggest games of the season. The Hoops began the game on top and had ...

Gaffney was again involved in the 35th minute and nearly scored his second of the game. The Hoops began the game on top and had lots of possession as they aimed to control the middle of the park and dictate the tempo of the game. Nearly 7500 fans were in attendance at the Tallaght Stadium to watch what was one of the biggest games of the season.

Long 'bemused' by denial of derby penalty for Bohs (RTE.ie)

Keith Long says he is 'bemused' that Bohemians were not awarded a penalty during the 1-0 Dublin derby defeat to Shamrock Rovers on Friday night.

We managed the game really well second half." "We owned the game in the second half. Then second half we had to manage the game and showed a different side to us," he said.

Lee Grace dismisses Rovers-Bohs penalty call as 'a bit of a wrestle' (Irish Mirror)

But Bohemians boss Keith Long fumed at the decision not to award his side a spot-kick at a key moment in the game.

“I've said it a number of times but I think he (Hennessy) is the best in the country. “Rob Hennessy is one of the best referees in the country. “I can't get drawn into condemning the referees. Long said: “It was a penalty. You guys (reporters) saw it as well as I did. But never a peno, no.”

Gaffney strike gives Rovers the edge of rivals Bohs (The Echo Newspaper)

Rory Gaffney's 25th-minute finish made all the difference for Shamrock Rovers at Tallaght Stadium last night as the defending champions recorded a 1-0 win ...

Although Derry have a game in hand after their proposed meeting with UCD on Friday was postponed, it does show how open the title race is proving to be in the opening weeks of the term. As ever, Rovers looked to their bench for fresh impetus with Kilnamanagh native Aaron Greene, Barry Cotter and Danny Mandroiu (against his former club) amongst those to enter the fray. Following a Dublin derby defeat to St Patrick’s Athletic in Inchicore seven days earlier, Stephen Bradley’s Hoops had their sights on a return to winning ways.

Watch: Rory Gaffney fires Shamrock Rovers past Bohs and back to ... (Extra.ie)

Rory Gaffney's first goal of the season settled a tight derby duel and nudged Shamrock Rovers back on top of the Premier Division.

At the hour mark, Bohs were firmly on the front foot. Jordan Flores, who certainly knows where the goal is at this ground, wasn’t far away with a long distance effort after Bohs won their first corner. Long switched his wingers, Twardek and Mallon, and put on another creative player, Liam Burt, as Bohs probed for an equaliser. On the restart, Bohs upped their levels and caused the champions a number of anxious moments. The captain broke into the box and pulled the ball back from the by-line for Gaffney to score at the near post with a daisy-cutter which squirted under the legs of James Talbot. Soon after, the keeper spilled an effort from Finn as Bohs found themselves on the back foot. Bohs were denied a penalty four minutes before half-time and held the high ground for spells after the break but were unable to land a blow on the chin of the champs.

WATCH: League of Ireland player produces outrageous piece of skill (Offaly Express)

Bohemians star Stephen Mallon produced an outrageous piece of skill in his team's clash with League of Ireland champions Shamrock Rovers on Friday night.