City halt Rovers’ charge

SSE Airtricity League Premier Division

So, on the day that was in it, no total eclipse in Tallaght, nor even a partial one, as these two potential title-challengers had to settle for a point each after what was, in truth, a less than scintillating scoreless draw.

But having seen Shamrock Rovers dominate for long stretches — albeit without ever really threatening to put their opponents to the sword — it is John Caulfield who will be the happier manager, as his Cork side kept up their unbeaten run and put a stop to Rovers 100% record.