Drogheda United snatched a dramatic 2-2 draw against Sligo Rovers thanks to Shane Farrell's 90th-minute strike at The Showgrounds. The result keeps Drogs in 6th place in the Premier Division with 51 points from 36 games, 15 points behind leaders Shamrock Rovers.
How did the game unfold?
Sligo looked set for victory after Cian Kavanagh's brace put them 2-1 up, but Farrell's late intervention secured a point for Drogheda. The visitors took an early lead through Thomas Oluwa before Kavanagh's double turned the game around. Alfie Bates thought he had equalised late on, but his goal was ruled out for offside.
Why was this result significant?
This point extends Drogheda's unbeaten run against Sligo to three games and keeps them in contention for European qualification. The result also means Sligo have now gone three months without a home win, with their last victory at The Showgrounds coming in April.
What were the key moments?
- Oluwa's 12th-minute opener gave Drogheda the perfect start
- Kavanagh's brace (24th and 28th minutes) turned the game on its head
- Farrell's 90th-minute strike secured a point for the visitors
- Archie Meekison's red card in stoppage time reduced Sligo to 10 men
What's next for Drogheda United?
Drogheda will look to build on this result when they return to action. Their recent form shows 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last 5 games, including a 4-1 defeat to Bohemians in their last outing. With 38 goals scored and conceded this season, they'll need to tighten up defensively if they're to challenge for a top-four finish.
