Hoops held in derby thriller

Shamrock Rovers 2 Shelbourne 2

Despite a second minute back-post header from Philip Gorman that whistled wide, the visitors were largely on the backfoot from the opening whistle, with Ciaran Kilduff heading straight at Chris Bennion from Conor Powell’s cross in the 3rd minute.

Within four minutes, the Hoops could have taken the lead following another sortie down Shelbourne’s right flank, with Ronan Finn’s teasing cross directed wide by Kilduff from eight yards.