Controversial Hoban equaliser sees Derry grab share of spoils in Shamrock Rovers clash

Leading 1-0 as the game moved into added time, Rovers were stunned when referee Damien MacGraith pointed to the penalty spot following Josh Honohan's attempted challenge on Derry sub Patrick McEleney.

Lee Grace of Shamrock Rovers and Paul McMullan of Derry City during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Derry City and Shamrock Rovers at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Premier Division: Derry City 1 (Hoban 90+2’ (P)) Shamrock Rovers 1 (Watts 26’)

DERRY City secured a vital 92nd minute equaliser at the Brandywell to stun Shamrock Rovers who had more or less settled for a narrow victory.