Jesse Devers and Mark Timlin hit the goals last night as Finn Harps returned to winning ways with a fine away win at Galway United.
Galway United 1 Finn Harps 2
After a home defeat to Longford Town on Bank Holiday Monday, this represents a timely triumph for the Ballybofey side ahead of a home game against First Division leaders UCD on Friday night.
Devers, who registered a late goal in Harps’ win over Galway at Finn Park in the last round of games, struck after he beat Conor Gleeson in the 11th minute.
Sam Todd shot off target from distance,. while Galway went close when Alan Murphy smacked Ciaran Gallagher’s crossbar.
Harps doubled the lead seven minutes after the break when Timlin scored from a free kick.
Conor Barry netted for Galway in added time, but it wasn’t enough to deny Harps.
Galway United: Conor Gleeson, Marc Ludden, Robbie Williams (Aaron Conway half-time), Stephen Walsh, Alex Byrne (Carlton Ubaezuonu 70), Conor Melody (Stephen Kenny 80), Ryan Connolly, Eoin McCormack, Conor Barry, Gary Shanahan, Alan Murphy.
Finn Harps: Ciaran Gallagher, Aidan Friel, Ciaran Coll, Keith Cowan, Sam Todd, Gareth Harkin, Mark Coyle (Paddy McCourt 56), Mark Timlin, Jesse Devers, Mikey Place (John O’Flynn 90), Michael O’Connor.
Referee: John McLaughlin.
