Dundalk and Drogheda United condemn damage 'deliberately caused' to Oriel Park pitch

“During the same incident, flares thrown in the crowd resulted in an injury to a 12-year-old supporter, who sustained burns to his face."

NO PYRO: Fire stewards remove flares from the pitch. Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Dundalk and Drogheda United have released a joint statement to condemn the damage that they feel was “deliberately caused” to the new pitch at Oriel Park.

The two local rivals clashed in fiery Louth derby on Friday night where Conor Keeley’s late header earned United a 1-1 draw at the home of the Lilywhites.