Drogheda United Triumph Over Dundalk Amid Heightened Security
In a highly anticipated FAI Cup clash, Drogheda United secured a 2-1 victory over neighbours Dundalk, progressing to the third round despite recent tensions. Increased Garda presence ensured a peaceful match, contrasting last week’s violent incidents at Oriel Park. James Bolger’s early strike, following a mishandled save by Dundalk’s Felix Goddard, set the tone. Despite Bobby Faulkner’s late goal, Dundalk couldn’t find an equalizer, leaving Drogheda to celebrate a hard-fought win.
• Drogheda United: Dennison; Quinn, Webster, Bolger (Keaney, 80); Ahui, Heeney, Brennan, Farrell (Davis, 70), Kane; Pierrot (Foley, 65), James-Taylor.
• Dundalk: Goddard; Mountney, Faulkner, Animasahun, Keogh (Garbutt, 67); Benson (Elliott, 83), McGill; Horgan, Hakiki (Dervin, 67) O’Kane (Kenny, 76); Gullan (Pike, 83).
