No winner in capital derby

St. Patrick's Athletic 1 Shamrock Rovers 1

Danny North salvaged a point which was no more than St. Patrick's deserved as this Dublin derby ended in stalemate.

Rovers went ahead against the run of lay on 19mins.

Gary McCabe's corner was only partially cleared and Stephen O'Donnell scored a with a terrific shot from distance.

The game ebbed and flowed from end to end until St. Pat's levelled on 69mins.

Ian Bermingham put over a cross and substitute Danny North shot past Ryan Thompson.

Rovers finished strongly with Rohan Ricketts and Ronan Finn coming close as St. Pat's held on for their point.