Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers

Chris Lyons' goal levelled the game after Graham Burke had handed the Hoops a deserved lead in the first half. It proved to be the goal that meant Drogheda have ...

While Rovers defenders watched events unfold, Lyons followed in and found the net, beating the 40-year-old goalkeeper to the punch. Dylan Watts and Rory Gaffney went closest in the second half. Stephen Bradley’s team selections in the Uefa Conference League group stages have often indicated he considers league title success his main priority. It proved to be the goal that meant Drogheda have now taken points off Shamrock Rovers three times in four league matches this term. Dylan Grimes had twice forced saves, if comfortable, from Alan Mannus before Adam Foley’s well struck volley was too hot for the goalkeeper to handle. Might Derry supporters even dare to dream of a league and cup double?