City get a point - but could have been more as Rovers grab 94th minute equaliser.
Derry City were held to a 1-1 draw in their opening Airtricity League Division One game in Tallaght.
Mark Stewart's 48th minute goal for City looked to be the difference between the sides in testing, wet conditions.
But Ciaran Kilduff struck in the 94th minute to wipe the smile off Roddy Collins' face and City had to be content with a share of the spoils.
See tomorrow's Derry News for a full report and reaction,