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Drogheda United Triumphs Over Sligo Rovers in Thrilling Encounter at Sullivan & Lambe Park
Drogheda, Ireland – Drogheda United secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Sligo Rovers in a captivating Premier Division match at the Sullivan & Lambe Park. Despite having less possession (39%), Drogheda proved far more clinical in front of goal.
J. Thomas opened the scoring in the 41st minute. D. Markey extended the lead in the 74th minute, and L. Heeney added a late goal in the 90th minute to seal the victory. Sligo Rovers, with 61% possession, struggled to create clear-cut chances, managing only one shot on target. Drogheda, in contrast, had 11 shots, 8 of which were on target, highlighting their superior finishing ability. R. Brennan received a yellow card for Drogheda. Despite the scoreline, the match was a closely fought contest, with both teams committing 10 fouls.
Substitutions drogheda united: at minute 61 T. Oluwa came in and Z. Bawa went out., at minute 72 W. Davis came in and J. Thomas went out., at minute 89 L. Heeney came in and R. Brennan went out.
Substitutions sligo rovers: at minute 69 O. van Hattum came in and H. Lintott went out., at minute 69 F. Lomboto came in and J. Doyle-Hayes went out., at minute 84 R. Manning came in and J. Hakiki went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Drogheda United
Sligo Rovers
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