"And while it's only a matter of time before the trophy leaves Tolka Park and returns to Tallaght, for now the Reds are champions for another week at least after spoiling the party for the champions-elect. "Hand it over," were the cries from the Hoops faithful at kick-off as Stephen Bradley's men needed just a point to clinch a fifth title in six seasons, but the champagne remains on ice after their derby defeat at the hands of a superb performance by 10-man Shels."
"Joey O'Brien's men were rewarded for their superb start as Kerr McInroy's first-half strike settled a tense Dublin derby. The visitors were well on top in the first half but gave themselves a nervy ending as Paddy Barrett was shown a straight red with 13 minutes left for a poor challenge on John McGovern to set up a grandstand finish in front of the 7,477-strong crowd."
Shelbourne defeated Shamrock Rovers 1-0 in the Dublin derby, spoiling Rovers' chance to clinch the title at Tolka Park. Kerr McInroy scored in the first half to settle the match. Paddy Barrett received a straight red with 13 minutes remaining for a poor challenge on John McGovern, leaving Shelbourne to finish with ten men. Shelbourne survived late pressure when Cory O'Sullivan's header was cleared off the line and Danny Mandroiu's shot was saved. The 7,477 attendance witnessed Shelbourne rise to fourth, one point behind third with four games left, while Rovers must now seek the title at St Pat's next Friday.
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