Drogheda get helping Hand in beating Galway

DROGHEDA UNITED recorded their first win of the season to climb off the foot of the table in the battle of the basement clubs in Terryland Park last night.

In a game dominated by a blustery wind blowing in off the Corrib towards the city goal, two goals in the space of four minutes midway through the second-half saw Mick Cooke’s side come from behind to record a precious win and leapfrog their hosts in the table to end their losing run, and extend the home side’s to nine games.

The Tribesmen, aided by the elements, dominated the first-half but failed to carve out many clear-cut chances. It was the visitors who went closest to opening the scoring but Mark O’Brien’s deflected shot was well saved by Greg Fleming.