Shamrock Rovers dig deep to overhaul Derry City

Rovers will see this victory as significant given their refusal to give up the ghost

Roberto Lopes is congratulated by Dean Williams, Aaron McEneff, and Lee Grace after scoring Shamrock Rovers’ winner against Derry City during the Premier Division match at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Picture: Stephen McCarthy

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Shamrock Rovers produced a never-say-die performance at the Brandywell on Sunday night to maintain their unbeaten run, the Hoops increasing their lead on the Premier Division summit to six points.