Rovers within touching distance of title after win over UCD

An early Neil Farrugia strike proved enough to take all three points, helping the three-in-a-row chasing Hoops extend their lead to five points with just six games remaining

WINNER: Shamrock Rovers' Neil Farrugia celebrates after scoring a goal. Pic: INPHO/Ben Brady

Shamrock Rovers 1 UCD 0 

Shamrock Rovers are within touching distance of retaining their title thanks to a less than convincing 1-0 home win against a battling UCD side.