Finn Harps were defeated 2-1 by St Patrick’s Athletic in their re-scheduled Airtricity Premier Division clash in Ballybofey tonight
The game was due to be played two weeks ago but was called off after the Finn Park pitch was deemed unplayable.
Pat’s started brightly and home keeper Richard Brush saved well in the second minute to prevent the visitors taking the lead.
The Dubliners’ felt they should have had a penalty in the 31st minute when Michael Barker was brought down in the box by Ethan Boyle, but the referee waved play on.
Harps started the second half the better of the two and also had a penalty appeal turned down in the 49th minute.
Tony McNamee sent a shot just wide of the post six minutes later and former Derry City striker Ryan Curran had a great effort hit the crossbar in the 64th minute.
However, Pat’s took took the lead through Sean Hoare against the run of play in the 69th minute.
Former Derry City player Mark Timlin doubled the advantage with a second goal 12 minutes from time.
Another former city player, Kevin McHugh (pictured), pulled a goal back for Harps with a penalty in the 89th minute.
Harps manager Ollie Horgan was sent to the stands near the end for throwing the ball at St Pat’s defender Ian Bermingham.
TONIGHT’S OTHE RESULTS
First Division
ATHLONE TOWN 1
Dixon 59
SHELBOURNE 3
Boyne 42, English 74, 81 pen
WATERFORD UNITED 1
Gorman 11 pen
COBH RAMBLERS 2
Gustavsson 9, O’Connor 23
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