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Shelbourne’s Mark Coyle celebrates scoring the first goal of the game. Ryan Byrne/INPHO
League of Ireland
Damien Duff's Shelbourne beat champions Shamrock Rovers
It was Duff’s first win in this Dublin derby since taking charge ahead of the 2022 campaign.
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Shelbourne 2
Shamrock Rovers 1
MARK COYLE AND Will Jarvis produced two moments of magic to earn Shelbourne victory over champions Shamrock Rovers at Tolka Park.
And just for good measure, it was manager Damien Duff’s first win in this Dublin derby since taking charge ahead of the 2022 campaign.
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