Pat’s spark after Murphy’s arrival

SECOND-HALF substitute Anthony Murphy turned this entertaining clash the visitors’ way as they extended their unbeaten run to 12 games.

Drogheda made a confident start and nearly exposed some sloppy defensive play in the eighth minute when Dinny Corcoran got in behind Dave Mulcahy and hooked a low shot into the side netting from a tight angle.

Pat’s striker Daniel North had his first sight of goal on 11 minutes when he was put through by strike partner Ian Daly, but could only shoot weakly into the arms of keeper Stephen Trimble.