Ronan Finn fires Dundalk clear

Dundalk 1 Sligo Rovers 0: A controversial Ronan Finn penalty in first half stoppage time was enough to see Dundalk past Sligo Rovers at Oriel Park last night to send the champions clear at the top of the table.

The 28-year-old midfielder dispatched his second spot kick in the space of six days at the end of the opening period after Mick Leahy was adjudged to have fouled Brian Gartland from a corner.

The decision infuriated the visitors and their manager Dave Robertson, who felt the decision was soft especially as the Darren Meenan’s delivery had already been headed clear at the near post.