Dundalk Beat Longford – League of Ireland Lead Maintained
League of Ireland Roundup: Cobh Ramblers Close the Gap, Late Drama in Donegal
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The League of Ireland witnessed a thrilling round of fixtures this weekend, wiht Cobh Ramblers maintaining their pursuit of the league leaders and several matches delivering late drama. Here’s a complete look at all the action.
Cobh Ramblers Dominate wexford FC
Cobh Ramblers continued their impressive form with a commanding 4-0 victory over Wexford FC at St Colman’s Park, reducing the gap at the top of the table to six points. The game was effectively decided in the frist half, with Shane Griffin and Cian Coleman finding the net within minutes of each other around the half-hour mark.Cian Murphy then added a third just before the break, leaving Wexford with a mountain to climb.
A James Crawford own goal in the second half completed the rout for the home side, securing a second win in four days and solidifying their position in second place.
Shane Griffin heads cobh Ramblers into the lead! 🐏 https://t.co/CjzWMivQil
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– League of Ireland (@LeagueofIreland) https://twitter.com/leagueofireland/status/1952406602931216810
Late Drama at Finn Harps as Bray Wanderers Snatch a Draw
In a captivating encounter at Finn Park, Cian Curtis’s 98th-minute equaliser secured a valuable point for Bray Wanderers in a 2-2 draw against Finn Harps. The match swung back and forth, with Harps taking the lead through an own goal from James Duggan shortly after half-time, adding to the pressure on the promotion-chasing visitors.
Bray responded through max Murphy on the 69th minute, injecting renewed hope into their campaign. Just when it seemed they would fall short, Curtis rose highest to meet a corner with a perfectly placed glancing header, sparking jubilant scenes amongst the travelling support. This result keeps Bray firmly in the hunt for second place alongside Cobh Ramblers.
Late drama in Donegal! 😮
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Cian Curtis equalises for Bray Wanderers in the 98th minute! https://t.co/XkIF4d1P9O
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– League of Ireland (@LeagueofIreland) https://twitter.com/LeagueofIreland/status/1952430641506652475
The local derby between Treaty United and Kerry FC ended in a 1-1 draw at Market’s Field. Patrick Ferry put Treaty ahead in the first half, but Ewan Lee’s 84th-minute equaliser ensured the visitors left with a point. This result sees Kerry FC climb above Longford Town into eighth place on goal difference.
UCD Sink Athlone Town
Athlone Town remain at the bottom of the table after a 2-1 defeat at home to UCD. cole Omorehiomwan gave Athlone the lead on the hour mark, but Adam Brennan quickly responded for UCD, and a late winner from Hugh Smith sealed the victory for the students.
Other Results
Longford Town: 1 – 2 Wanderers
Galway United: 3 – 1 Cabinteely
Team Lineups (Longford Town vs Wanderers):
Longford Town: Jack Brady, Sam Pearson, Ben McLaughlin, Daniel Norris, Mohamed Boudaf; Francis Campbell (Stefan Ugbesia 66).
Wanderers: Murtagh 66), Daniel Norris, Mohamed Boudaf; Francis Campbell (Stefan Ugbesia