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However Drogheda were also guilty of poor finishing although Steven Gray was unlucky when his header bounced off the post just before half-time.
The Boynesider's threat waned in the later stages although Jermaine Sandvliet had two fine long range efforts blocked.
At the other end Rovers captain Trevor Molloy forced a fine save from Dan Connor, but both side's held out for a scoreless draw.
Drogheda United; Connor, Lynch, Gartland, Bernard (Fahey H/T), Gray, Gavin, Robinson (Ristila 75), Whelan, O' Brien, Malcolm (Leech 64), Sandvliet.
Shamrock Rovers; Murphy, Shelley, Rutherford, McDonagh, McDonnell, Foley, Quigley (Bernard 58), Molloy, Roche, Kenny (Tracey 67), Sheridan (Manley 75).