Tony Considine
Tonight’s live scores:
Premier Division
Bohemians 0-0 Shelbourne
Derry City 1-0 Dundalk
Galway United 0-0 St Patrick’s Athletic
Waterford 1-1 Drogheda United
Shamrock Rovers 2-0 Sligo Rovers
Ben Blake
Tallaght Stadium bids farewell to Arsenal-bound Ozhianvuna
The talented 17-year-old will depart the League of Ireland for North London in January.
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The league table as it stands... Shamrock Rovers will be crowned champions tonight if the results stay as they are.
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Two goals in as many minutes sees Shamrock Rovers take control
Dan McDonnell: Half time in Tallaght and Shamrock Rovers are in control. The guests struck the post just before half-time so 2-0 doesn't quite tell the story of the vibe for the duration of proceedings.
But the outcome is sweet for the champions elect.
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Gypsies missing the influence of captain Devoy as they head for the break
Aidan Fitzmaurice: No goals at half time here at Dalymount Park and after a first 40 minutes that were high on tension but low on real quality we then had a chance at both ends, Zane Myers hitting the post for Bohs and Sean Moore with a good shot that was just off target for Shels.
Bohs did win without captain Dawson Devoy last week but they really are missing his influence here as Shels are winning that midfield battle, Bohs hampered again by losing Ross Tierney to injury.
John Russell will be happy with how his Shels side have done but Bohs need a lift.
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Goal! Shamrock Rovers 2-0 Sligo Rovers (Adam Brennan 41')Dan McDonnell: What a difference a goal makes. That breakthrough loosened Shamrock Rovers up and their best passage of play comes from the restart with skill from Graham Burke and a searching cross that was met on the run by Brennan to send the crowd wild.
Now it's over to Bohs... and Rovers can think about goal difference now if the visitors heads drop.
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Goal! Shamrock Rovers 1-0 Sligo Rovers (Adam Brennan 39')Dan McDonnell: Shamrock Rovers have the lead in Tallaght. It hasn't been a convincing 38 minutes from the Hoops but they are alert to a second ball into the box with Adam Brennan reacting quickest to fire into the roof of the net after a Dylan Watts volley from a Sobowale cross is deflected into his direction.
That should relax the mood around here.
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Anxious Hoops yet to find their rhythm
Dan McDonnell: The crowd are trying to give the Shamrock Rovers players a bit of a gee-up here after a decent passage of play from the visitors.
Sligo Rovers are playing like a side with something on the line even though their relegation fate was sealed weeks ago.
The opportunity to upset the mood in Tallaght has inspired a solid enough showing from Darren Purse's side, although there's an element that they are preying on the local anticipation this game should be straightforward.
There's a jumpiness when the Hoops give the ball away that is leading to anxiety when the Bit'O'Red seek to counter.
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Myers denied by the woodwork
Aidan Fitzmaurice: Having been under the cosh for 40 minutes Bohs have come very close to taking the lead as a close range shot from sub Zane Myers hits the post, a good ball in from Ryan Burke to set it up.
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Goal! Waterford 1-1 Drogheda United (Hayden Cann 43')Graham Coughlan's men have restored parity just before half time, English defender Hayden Cann drawing them level at the RSC.
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Bohs looking nervy as Tierney forced off
Aidan Fitzmaurice: We are at the half hour mark in the derby at Dalymount Park and it's the home fans who are shaky as Shels have grown into the game and have been on top for the last 10-15 minutes.
There's a nervousness about Bohs who have yet to really have a go at Eddie Beach's goal.
A change for Bohs but looks to be enforced more so than tactical, as Zane Myers comes on for Ross Tierney who had been struggling with injury in the last few minutes.
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Bit O'Red spurn golden opportunity to go ahead
Dan McDonnell: Huge moment in Tallaght as Sligo Rovers miss an absolute sitter, a Jack Shorrock cross to the far post is parried in the direction of Kaiyne Woolery, who dithers and then fails to get a firm connection with the goal gaping.
Looking at the replay, Woolery actually fresh airs his first and second attempt before shooting wide with the third.
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Goal! Waterford 0-1 Drogheda United (Leo Burney 24')
Drogs' American defender Leo Burney has given them the lead inside the opening half hour – heading Conor Kane's into the ground and past Waterford 'keeper Stephen McMullan.
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Waterford defender Kevin Long wins an aerial contest with Warren Davis of Drogheda United at the RSC
The former Ireland defender has been an excellent addition to a Blues team that will feature in this year's FAI Cup final.
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Goal! Derry City 1-0 Dundalk (James Clarke 12')We have our first goal of the evening, and it's been scored at the Brandywell.
Candystripes midfielder James Clarke, who began his senior career with Dundalk's Louth rivals Drogheda United, puts the home side ahead with 12 minutes played.
Lilywhites manager Ciarán Kilduff will be absolutely livid with the defending from his side, as it's a comedy of errors at the back that leads to the opener.