Shamrock Rovers continued their impressive form with a 3-1 away victory over Waterford United at the RSC on May 17th, maintaining their charge at the top of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division. The champions showed their class by overcoming an early setback to secure a comfortable win. Waterford took a surprise lead against the run of play, but Rovers responded almost immediately to level the score before halftime. The second half was all Shamrock Rovers, as they took control of midfield and added two more goals through precise attacking play, putting the game beyond the hosts' reach. Waterford's resistance faded as the game wore on, unable to cope with the relentless pressure from the league leaders. This result solidified Rovers' place among the title challengers, while Waterford's inconsistent home form was again a talking point. The Waterford manager acknowledged the quality of the opposition, and the Rovers boss was pleased with his team's professional response to going behind. The lineups featured Rovers' star-studded attack against Waterford's hard-working but ultimately outmatched defense.