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Sat 04 Apr 2007Rovers defence stands firmLeague of Ireland Premier Division/ Cork City 0 Shamrock Rovers 0:Shamrock Rovers' plucky defensive performance in the second half last night ensured they took an important point from an enjoyable Eircom League Premier Division contest at Turner's Cross.Cork should really have won the game and they maintained consistent pressure on the Rovers defence in the closing quarter of the game.