Sligo Rovers have moved four points clear at the top of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division following Friday evening’s 2-1 win against Finn Harps in Ballybofey.
Parkes on target for Sligo Rovers again!
It’s another clinical finish from Romeo Parkes, who capitalised on some slack defending from the home side.@sligorovers 1-1 @FinnHarpsFC
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Romeo Parkes gave Rovers the lead in the fifth minute – but Harps equalised straight from the re-start through Tunde Owolabi.
What a 60 seconds at Finn Park!@FinnHarpsFC are level – Adam Foley teed up his strike partner Tunde Owolabi, and he made no mistake from close range.
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Tunde had several chances to put Harps in front in that first half – but he was unable to take advantage of them.
Rovers regained the lead in the second-half thanks to a fine volleyed finish from Lewis Banks.
What a finish by Lewis Banks! Sligo Rovers lead again at Finn Park
After pinball in the box, Lewis Bank blasted a volley past Finn Harps goalkeeper Mark McGinley.
60′ @FinnHarpsFC 1-2 @sligorovers
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But they were reduced to 10 players just a moment later when Parkes received a straight red card for dangerous play following a clash with Harps defender Kosovar Sadiki.
However, despite being a man down, Rovers held on for the win – although they had goalkeeper Ed McGinty to thank in injury time, as he made a miraculous save to prevent Sean Boyd from netting a late equaliser.
