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.

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

STEPHEN Bradley blasted match referee Damien MacGraith for his 'disgusting' decision to award Derry City a stoppage time penalty which earned the Candy Stripes a precious point in the race for the 2024 Premier Division title.

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.

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,

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.

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,