Galway United 3
Longford Town 0
GALWAY UNITED CLAIMED victory at Eamonn Deacy Park in the second leg of their play-off semi-final to take a step closer to the Premier Division.
A three-goal success for John Caulfield’s side saw them prevail 5-2 on aggregate.
They will now take on Waterford, who overcame Treaty United in their play-off, in the First Division final with a battle against UCD awaiting the victors there.
David Hurley’s 24th minute goal opened the scoring before late goals from Mikie Rowe and Rob Manley in second-half injury-time clinched success.
The teams had played out a 2-2 draw on Wednesday night in Longford with Rowe netting a brace for Galway.
Last night saw Waterford draw 3-3 with Treaty United, progressing 7-4 on aggregate.
The Waterford-Galway tie will take place Friday 4 November with 7.45pm kick-off.
