Rovers take big step towards retaining their title in Tallaght
And it was the home side who went closest to opening the scoring just three minutes in when Roberto ‘Pico” Lopes rose highest in a packed area but failed to direct Markus Poom’s set piece goalward.
Hull loanee Will Jarvis did cause the Rovers rearguard numerous problems and looked the likeliest outlet for Shels to create something but just lacked a little care with his final ball. Stephen Bradley’s men came flying out of the traps and went close twice in quick succession. Poom’s corner was flicked on at the near post but sat up too high for Gaffney who couldn’t get over the volley. And a minute later Gaffney rounded Conor Kearns, but from a tight angle saw his strike cleared.
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