ALL 10 PREMIER DIVISION clubs were in action last night as the third round of fixtures were down for decision in the new SSE Airtricity League season.
The big game of the night was the Dublin derby at Dalymount Park, where Bohemians saw off Shamrock Rovers, who had Aaron Greene dismissed in the first half…
.@bfcdublin go top of the table after a third successive win, taking advantage of @shamrockrovers' ill-discipline in the Dublin Derby #soccrepublic #rtesoccer pic.twitter.com/WFFXl65oyy
— Soccer Republic (@SoccRepublic) February 26, 2019
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At Oriel Park, champions Dundalk had to come from behind against UCD to pick up their first win of the season.
.@michaelduffy_ produced a bit of trademark magic to get @dundalkfc up and running with a 2-1 win over @UCDafc at Oriel Park on Monday night #soccrepublic #RTEsoccer pic.twitter.com/VOimfy5N1k
— Soccer Republic (@SoccRepublic) February 26, 2019
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Cork City, last year’s runners-up, were also victorious for the first time this season, with a superb Gearoid Morrissey strike helping them to overcome Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds.
.@corkcityfc picked up their first league win of season with a 2-1 win over a gallant @SligoRovers at the Showgrounds #soccrepublic #rtesoccer pic.twitter.com/WuIEvV1wNA
— Soccer Republic (@SoccRepublic) February 26, 2019
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Finn Harps halted St Patrick’s Athletic‘s 100% start by earning a point at Richmond Park.
Newly promoted @finnharpsFc frustrated @stpatsfc at Richmond Park to earn their second big point in four days #soccrepublic #rtesoccer pic.twitter.com/hRqomVYFOa
— Soccer Republic (@SoccRepublic) February 26, 2019
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A brilliant late goal from Cory Galvin wasn’t enough for Waterford to take something from their game against Derry City at the Brandywell, where two visiting players managed to put the ball in their own net.
Declan Devine's @derrycityFC showed great desire to come out on top in a five-goal thriller against @waterfordFCie #soccrepublic #rtesoccer pic.twitter.com/E7hfhSKMbg
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