Dundalk held in derby

Drogheda United 1 Dundalk 1

Drogheda were quickest out of the blocks and immediately forced two corners, one of which led to a Michael Daly shot which was blocked by a defender in the crowded six-yard area.

But Dundalk countered with purpose and Kurtis Byrne was denied by a fine save from Micheal Schlingermann after Brian Gartland deflected a corner kick into his path.