Stalemate between St Pat's and Galway in feisty clash

With revenge coursing through their veins and desperation to avoid a potential dreaded relegation/promotion play-off, John Caulfield’s charges were always going to prove a tough nut to crack.

FIERY:St Patrick's Athletic Chris Forrester in action against Galway United's David Hurley, left, and Ed McCarthy. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

SSE Airtricity Premier Division: St. Patrick’s Athletic 1 (McClelland 72') Galway United 1 (Hurley 61' (P))

St. Pat's and Galway United played out a feisty draw in front of a raucous Richmond crowd not dulled by the relentless rain in Dublin 8. The all action substitute David Hurley substitute had given his side the lead from the spot, before Jason McClelland levelled, with Hurley then seeing red with just seconds to go.