Friday, October 20, 2006

Dundalk go top

Skipper John Flanagan grabbed a vital brace as Dundalk returned to the summit of the First Division table as his side beat Galway United 3-1.
Dundalk made a dream start and scored early on much to the delight of their mammoth away support.
Sean Finn, prominent throughout, floated a glorious free-kick into the area and skipper John Flanagan glanced a delightful header into the back of the Galway net.
Tony Cousins' Galway side, unbeaten at home since September 2005, responded and created a gilt edged chance in the 38th minute.
Mick O'Donnell slung over a crisp cross which found Raf Cretaro at the back stick, but Chris Bennion smothered the winger's shot. Galway were struggling to attain their usual passing fluency as Finn bossed the midfield exchanges.
Frannie Carter, Conor Gethins and Dave Cooke did go close after the interval, but Dundalk doubled their lead in the 76th minute. Finn again provided the assist for Flanagan, who thumped a delightful header past the hapless Alan Gough.
Philly Hughes slammed home a third, but Philip Reilly grabbed a last gasp consolation for Galway.

 
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