Three-goal Pat's set up Rovers showdown

Bray Wanderers 0 St. Patrick's Athletic 3

In-form St. Pat's found their goal touch to blow under-strength Bray away with three goals inside 15 second half minutes

The win was St. Pat's third in four league games and sets up nicely Monday's visit of champions Shamrock Rovers to Richmond Park.

After a disappointing first half, the game exploded into life on 53 minutes when Saints' winger Sean Connor was taken down by Bray defender Shane O'Connor and Stephen Bradley rifled home the resultant penalty to give St. Pat's the lead.

Two minutes later Dave Mulcahy doubled St. Pat's' advantage with a stunning volley from just outside the area.

Anto Muphy added the third goal on 67 minutes when sidefooting home at the far post from Ian Daly's low cross.