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Raffaele Cretaro was on the score-sheet for Sligo. INPHO/Donall Farmer
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Sligo overcome Bray Wanderers to keep up pressure at top

The win leaves Ian Baraclough’s men just four points behind leaders St Pat’s.

GOALS FROM RAFFAELE Cretaro and Kieran Djilali helped Sligo Rovers overcome Bray Wanderers 2-0 at The Showgrounds this evening.

Cretaro opened the scoring on 16 minutes, blasting home from just outside the box to give the hosts the advantage.

The score stayed the same until just after half-time, when Djilali latched on to Anthony Elding’s headed through ball, before producing a consummate finish.

The win means Sligo jump ahead of Derry City in the league table, and are now just four points behind leaders St Pat’s.

Meanwhile, in the First Division this evening, Athlone defeated Longford 1-0 thanks to a Barry Clancy goal.

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