Leaders Longford sparkle in nine-goal thriller

First Division leaders Longford Town staged a remarkable comeback to snatch victory from the penalty spot against nine-man Mervue in the third minute of injury-time at Fahy’s Field last night, having equalised in the final minute.

Mervue cruised to a 3-0 lead at half time, Pat Hoban putting them in front with a 19th-minute penalty before tapping home from close range six minutes later.

Etanda Nkololo added another four minutes from the break, but Longford hit back after 54 minutes when William McDonagh scored on his debut.