Hoban acrobatics keep Lilywhites flying high

Dundalk 2 Sligo Rovers 0

A first-half wonder strike from Pat Hoban and a bullet header from substitute Chris Shields on the hour mark ensured the unfancied Louthmen remain very much in the hunt for a first league title since 1995.

With so much at stake for both sides, it was no surprise to see them start nervously. However, leading scorer Hoban lit up Oriel Park on 15 minutes when he latched on to a Richie Towell header inside the box before somehow steering it to the net acrobatically, despite having his back to goal.