Dundalk’s fading title hopes dented by slick Sligo

Dundalk's already fading hopes of catching holders Shamrock Rovers in the title race took a massive dent at The Showgrounds when they lost 2-0 to Sligo Rovers

CLINCHER: Frank Liivak of Sligo Rovers, centre, celebrates with his teammates after scoring their side's second goal during the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division match between Sligo Rovers and Dundalk at The Showgrounds in Sligo. Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Sligo Rovers 2 (Andy Boyle o.g. 57, Frank Liivak 83) Dundalk 0

Dundalk's already fading hopes of catching holders Shamrock Rovers in the title race took a massive dent at The Showgrounds when they lost 2-0 to a Sligo Rovers side that bounced back from two successive top-tier losses.