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General
- Friday October 21st, 2022 @ 22:52
Result: Rovers 4 - Saints 1
Liz Truss' spell as the boss in Downing Street seems like an eternity compared to the title race, which flirted but ran aground in no time at all as Shamrock Rovers showed why they are champions.
This was a stirring night in Tallaght, almost 7,500 fans - the away section sold out - witnessing a rampant Hoops performance, putting to bed doubts that their busy schedule had opened a door for Derry, who fell short at home to Shelbourne and now must climb a mountain.
Truly the Hoops illustrated why they are champions by overcoming a terrible start to beat Saint Patrick's on what will likely prove the deciding night in the title race - such as it was.
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