Shamrock Rovers had three players sent off as missed the chance to go top of the Airtiricty league in a 1-0 defeat against Cork City.
Stephen Bradley's side missed the opportunity to go three points clear with Derry City away to Sligo Rovers tomorrow evening, in a frustrating display at Turner's Cross.
Richie Towell was sent off in the 37st minute in their first sending off as they were frustrated for long periods of the first half.
Substitute Johnny Kenny received two yellow cards in four minutes to reduce Rovers to nine men, before Sean Hoare was sent off in the 63rd minute to make matters more difficult for the champions.
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