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Drogheda United pulled off a shock victory over Sligo Rovers in a thrilling encounter at The Showgrounds in Sligo, Ireland on May 2nd, 2025. Despite having less possession (38% to 62%), Drogheda emerged victorious with a 3-2 win in a match from round 13 of the Irish Premier Division.
The match saw an early yellow card for Sligo Rovers’ William Fitzgerald in the 17th minute. Drogheda took the lead in the 28th minute through a goal from Cillian Keeley, assisted by Adam Quinn. Sligo responded with two yellow cards, one for Joe Doyle-Hayes in the 40th minute. Sligo Rovers managed to equalize with a goal from Conor Kavanagh in the 67th minute. However, Drogheda regained the lead through a goal from Temitope Oluwa in the 63rd minute and a crucial own goal from Sligo Rovers’ Jake Bolger in the 73rd minute, securing the victory. Drogheda created more goal-scoring opportunities with 14 shots (5 on target), compared to Sligo Rovers’ 7 shots (3 on target). The match was a hard-fought contest, with 21 fouls committed between the two teams.
Substitutions drogheda united: at minute 5 R. Brennan came in and P. Doyle went out., at minute 68 O. Lambe came in and E. Ahui went out., at minute 69 D. James-Taylor came in and W. Davis went out., at minute 75 L. Heeney came in and D. Markey went out.
Substitutions sligo rovers: at minute 46 F. Lomboto came in and J. Hakiki went out., at minute 60 H. Lintott came in and C. Reynolds went out., at minute 69 S. Mallon came in and C. Kavanagh went out., at minute 87 M. Wolfe came in and C. Malley went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Sligo Rovers
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