Finn Harps gave themselves a timely FAI Cup boost with a 1-0 win at home to St Patrick’s Athletic in Monday night’s first-round tie at Finn Park in Ballybofey.
Ryan Connolly’s fifth-minute goal proved to be the match winner.
Here is the winning goal from tonight’s match 👇
A mix-up at the back and Ryan Connolly puts @FinnHarpsFC through to the second round of the #FAICup 👏#LOI | #GreatestLeagueInTheWorld pic.twitter.com/Ypm0vI4JTw
— SSE Airtricity League (@SSEAirtricityLg) August 10, 2020
The win sends Ollie Horgan’s side into Wednesday’s draw for round two.
Monday night’s game was one of just three first-round ties – with the majority of Premier Division clubs (including Sligo Rovers) getting a bye to the 2nd round because of the shortened competition this season.
