Bray 2 Shamrock Rovers 2

Shamrock Rovers looked to be heading for the top of the Eircom League when they led Bray 2-0 at the Carlisle Grounds yesterday.

Goals from Marc Kenny and Tony Grant had the Hoops two-up after 54 minutes and dreaming of league leadership.

But Bray spoiled the party with a determined fightback led by substitute Barry O'Connor. Jason Byrne scored in the 64th and 75th minutes to set up a big finish in which the home side could easily have sneaked a win.

Rovers' boss Damien Richardson wasn't happy.

"We were cruising," he said. "From a position of complete authority we showed a little softness in one or two positions and I found that a little difficult to accept.

Bray Wanderers: Walsh; Gifford, Tresson, Doohan, Farrell; J Ryan, A Byrne, Gormley, Keogh; K O'Brien, J. Byrne.
Subs: B O'Connor for O'Brien (61 mins).
Shamrock Rovers: O'Dowd; Smith, Palmer, Deans, Dunne; Colwell, Kenny, Tracey, Byrne; Grant, Francis.
Subs: Woods for Kenny (70 mins), Vaudequin for Francis (84 mins), Purdy for Byrne (90 mins).
Referee: J Feighery (Dublin).