Drogheda off to a winning start

Drogheda United 3 Cliftonville 2

Drogheda off to a winning start
Tue, 26 Feb, 2008 - 22:23

Drogheda United 3 Cliftonville 2

Eamon Zayed scored two headers as holders Drogheda had to work hard to open their defence of the Setanta Sports Cup with a win over a very plucky Cliftonville in a thrilling game at United Park.

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