Shamrocks Rovers defeat battling Sligo side to extend winning run

The Champions were made to work extremely hard for all three points over an impressive Sligo Rovers side who on another night might have taken more from the game.

WINNING STREAK: Shamrock Rovers defeat an impressive Sligo Rovers to maintain winning run. Pic: ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Shamrock Rovers 2 Sligo Rovers 1 

Stadium Champions Shamrock Rovers emerged victorious in a thrilling end-to-end encounter at Tallaght in front of 5,112, extending their unbeaten league run to nine games.