Shamrocks Rovers topple Drogheda to go top of the table

As was the case in Monday’s win over Sligo, Rovers had to show patience in moving the ball to find openings, finally cutting Drogheda open when going direct on 25 minutes.

TOP OF THE TABLE: Shamrock Rovers’ Aaron Greene celebrates scoring their first goal of the evening. Pic: ©INPHO/James Lawlor

SSE Airtricity Premier Division: Shamrock Rovers 3 (Greene 50’, Grace 53’, Gaffney 90+3') Drogheda 0

Aaron Greene scored his second sublimely-taken goal of the week as Shamrock Rovers finally wore down Drogheda United at Tallaght Stadium to leapfrog them to the top of the Premier Division table.