Shamrock Rovers save Richie Towell’s blushes against Dundalk to go three clear

Spectacular strikes from defenders Liam Scales and Sean Gannon turned the tie

Liam Scales of Shamrock Rovers scores his side’s equaliser past Dundalk goalkeeper Alessio Abibi during the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division match at Tallaght Stadium. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

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Shamrock Rovers came from behind to move three points clear at the top of the Premier Division with an entertaining victory over Dundalk.