Ten man Dundalk hold off battling Kerry in super contest

Former Kerry striker and Tralee native Leo Gaxha was shown a straight red for dangerous high challenge on Niall Brookwell.

Dean Ebbe scored a 25th minute winner for Dundalk at Mounthawk Park. Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile

SSE Airtricity First Division: Kerry FC 0 Dundalk FC 1

Dundalk remain on top of the First Division after a nervy 1-0 win in Mounthawk Park over a Kerry side who looked in trouble in the opening half but dominated the second period and were denied at least an equaliser, by two clearances off the line.