It was a dramatic finale to the match against the four-in-a-row champions who looked certain to move to within a point of Derry until Patrick McEleney was controversially fouled inside the penalty area. Pat Hoban stepped up to score what could prove to be a very valuable penalty come the end of the season to send the Brandywell Faithful home happy. Our photographer George Sweeney was on hand to capture some of the smiling faces after the 1-1 draw.
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Shamrock Rovers defender Josh Honohan reacts to the penalty decision against him. Photograph: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
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Shamrock Rovers assistant coach Glen Cronin and manager Stephen Bradley confront referee Damien McGraith at the end of the game against Derry City. Photograph: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
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Ruaidhri Higgins salutes fans at the end of the game against Shamrock Rovers. Photograph: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney