League of Ireland: Shamrock Rovers maintain 9-point lead after beating Cork City

Eva Osborne

Shamrock Rovers have maintained their nine-point lead at the top of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division on Friday evening.

The Hoops came out on top with a scoreline of 4-1 against Cork City at Tallaght Stadium.

Michael Noonan scored twice, including a goal early on in the sixth minute, with Roberto Lopes and Rory Gaffney joining him on the scoresheet.

Alex Noonan got a goal back for Cork City in the 69th minute.

Elsewhere, Waterford have beaten Bohemians by a goal.

Two goals in quick succession at the end of the first half helped the victory, with Pádraig Amond converting a penalty and Coonan Noonan scoring mere minutes afterwards.

Dawson Devoy got a goal back for the Bohs in the 71st minute, but the score ended 2-1 in Waterford's favour.

Drogheda United have come out on top against Sligo Rovers. A goal in the third minute from Douglas James-Taylor proved to be enough.

Galway United secured an impressive win 3-1 over St Patrick's Atheltic.

Edward McCarthy set the tone for the game with a goal in the second minute, with David Hurley and Robert Slevin both joining him on the scoresheet in the first half.

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A massive performance from United seals the 3 points 💪

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Simon Power scored St Pat's only goal.

Derry City's Michael Duffy scored the only goal in their 1-0 win against Shelbourne.