Shamrock Rovers' five-game unbeaten run came to a halt when they were on the wrong end of a 2-1 result against St. Patrick's Athletic in a cracking game of football at Richmond Park on Friday night.
A disputed second-half penalty from Jordan Flores gave Bohemians their first win of the season. They stifled the attacking threats of the home side impressively, holding firm as they came under increasing pressure towards the end.
Galway United’s return to the Premier Division proved bitter-sweet as they suffered a 1-0 loss to St. Patrick’s Athletic in horrible conditions at Eamonn Deacy Park last Friday night. Although there were positives, United’s midfield lacked invention and failed to create chances of any quality.