Burke's late penalty keeps Rovers in control of title race

Cameron McJannet had given Derry City the lead in a game they really needed to win.
Burke's late penalty keeps Rovers in control of title race

Graham Burke of Shamrock Rovers, left, and team-mate Ronan Finn after the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Derry City and Shamrock Rovers at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

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Graham Burke's 84th minute penalty kept Shamrock Rovers on track to claim their fourth consecutive Premier Division title having held Derry City at a capacity packed Brandywell.

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