Shels pass Rovers test on sticky pitch

Shels substitute Shane Farrell walked for incurring two impetuous bookings 12 minutes apart.

Shelbourne’s head coach Damien Duff with his players after the game against Shamrock Rovers. Picture: ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy

SSE Airtricity Premier Division: Shelbourne 0 Shamrock Rovers 0

A sticky test on a sticky pitch was passed by leaders Shelbourne to keep champions Shamrock Rovers three points at bay.