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Burke penalty saves point for Shamrock Rovers
4 Apr
Summary
- Graham Burke scored a late penalty to equalize for Shamrock Rovers.
- Waterford took the lead through Padraig Amond despite a handball claim.
- The match ended in a draw following a controversial handball decision.

Shamrock Rovers secured a crucial point from their SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match against bottom side Waterford FC, thanks to a late penalty converted by Graham Burke. The game, held at the RSC, was characterized by contentious handball decisions.
Waterford appeared set to claim their first win of the season when Padraig Amond scored in the 70th minute. However, the goal was preceded by a handball incident involving Jorgen Voilas, which the referee, Alan Patchell, did not penalize.
Rovers were awarded a penalty ten minutes from time when Jessie Dempsey was judged to have handled a cross. Graham Burke stepped up to expertly convert the spot-kick, leveling the score and denying the hosts a victory.
The match saw several chances for both sides, including a header from Enda Stevens that hit the crossbar and a disallowed goal for Byrne just before halftime. Debutant goalkeeper Arlo Doherty made several key saves for Waterford.