Hoban on target to end Ryan resistance

Pat Hoban’s 16th goal of the season could prove to be one of the most crucial of Dundalk’s season as his header six minutes from time earned the Louth men a huge victory over Limerick FC at Oriel Park last night.

Stephen Kenny’s side looked set for a night of frustration after being thwarted time and time again by a string of top-class saves from veteran goalkeeper Barry Ryan.

However, they avoided dropping points for a second consecutive week, following last week’s draw with neighbours Drogheda, when leading scorer Hoban stooped to head home a Darren Meenan corner in the 84th minute.