The League of Ireland title race has been blown wide open after penalty controversy between Derry City and Shamrock Rovers.

A high ball over the top of the Derry defence saw Johnny Kenny race forward and his low pass into the path of Dylan Watts saw the midfielder squeeze a low curling shot inside Brian Maher’s left upright. It was a superb finish.

Pat Hoban rescued Derry City with a last-gasp penalty in a dramatic and controversial finale against Shamrock Rovers at the Brandywell.

Shamrock Rovers caught a glimpse of a critical three points, but home side dug in and grabbed a deserved draw.

However, Derry - who were denied a clear penalty on 65 minutes when Dan Cleary handled inside the box - fought back to earn a morale-boosting point against the champions. Substitute Patrick McEleney went down inside the penalty area after a challenge from Josh Honohan and match referee Damien MacGraith pointed to the spot.

Derry City's title hopes are well and truly alive, as Pat Hoban's stoppage time penalty earned them a deserved point against champions Shamrock Rovers.

The 31st round of the League Of Ireland Premiership is upon us and Shamrock will be aiming for a 3rd consecutive league win as they prepare to take on Derry City.

Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley tore into match referee Damien McGraith after a controversial penalty saw his side slump to a draw against Derry City in the Premier Division. Rovers made the trip Foyleside knowing a win would move them to within a point of second-placed Derry,

A stoppage-time penalty from Pat Hoban earned Derry City a hard-fought point against champions Shamrock Rovers, at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. The Hoops, who led thanks to Dylan Watts’ first-half goal,