Thursday 29 October 2020
Smith’s early goal is worth a watch.
Meanwhile, Cobh Ramblers secured another away win by the single goal.
Mark Coyle, Ollie Horgan and Kosoar Sadiki were all given marching orders.
Derry City left it to the 89th minute to break the stalemate in Drogheda.
There were four matches as the Airtricity League’s second tier returned this evening.
Pat Hoban put Dundalk in front with his 100th goal for the club, but St Pat’s forced the draw.
Conan Byrne knows the problems in the league, but there is good to be built upon too.
‘We would encourage other clubs to acknowledge the fragility of the present arrangements,’ say the Candystripes as they give unwavering support for a new format.
Meanwhile, Cabinteely roared into the new First Division season with four goals in 45 minutes against Bray.
The vistors saw Oliver Younger dismissed for picking up two yellow cards.
The Rebels slumped to their second defeat after falling at home to Shels last week.
The visitors had looked on course to record a first ever league win at the Brandywell.
Robbie Brady’s brothers were unable to crack the Bohs defence in Inchicore.
The former Dundalk skipper has been given a two-year contract in Inchicore.
A brace apiece from Ronan Coughlan and Romeo Parkes gave Sligo victory in Turner’s Cross.
Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe gave the visitors the lead, but Michael O’Connor’s first-half equaliser ensured a share of the spoils.
Jason Hughes was among the men sent off after an apparent altercation with a steward.
It was a big night for Shelbourne as Longford fall prey in Bray.
Ronan Coughlan cancelled out an opener from Graham Cummins, but both sides will feel they could have taken maximum points.
Dundalk and Waterford also made the final four with wins this evening.
Chris Forrester was left frustrated at the RSC this evening.
A welcome addition to the League of Ireland.
Caolan McAleer and Michael Drennan struck either side of Jake Ellis as the hosts secured safety.
Leaders UCD were held by Shelbourne and Harps were the only team to make ground.
Noel Hunt played 48 minutes on his return to Waterford.
The Scotsman scored early in the second half and the hosts seen off a battling Limerick to secure all three points.
Stanley Aborah’s early red card for a two-footed lunge gave the hosts an uphill struggle.
The Northern Ireland international will be 36 when he is eligible to play for the Hoops on 1 July.
Meanwhile, Galway United managed to burn off Wexford with three goals inside seven second half minutes.
The Louth club are destined for division 1 with four games still to play in the season.
Barry McNamee came close to scoring for the Candystripes, but both sides were left frustrated in the sun.
Derry City claimed a share of the spoils at the Showgrounds tonight.
In his final column of the year, John O’Sullivan looks on the bright side.
Columnist John O’Sullivan assesses the arguments against splashing out €15 to see Irish football.
Kurtis Byrne gave Bohs the lead in Tallaght but Shamrock Rovers hit back.
The visitors were fortunate to only concede four at the Brandywell.
And there are more than just coefficient points at stake says John O’Sullivan
Ismahil Akinade will wonder how he didn’t find the net.
Sean Houston scored the only goal of the game.
The Blues are averaging nearly four goals per game.
