Sligo Rovers gave themselves a timely boost on Friday night with a commanding 3-1 win over Bohemians at the Showgrounds.
In what was Rovers best display for several weeks, Kailan Barlow scored his first senior goal for the club season to put Rovers in front.
Max Mata made it 2-0 before half-time – and the third goal was a fine finish from the edge of the box by Stefan Radosavljevic in the second half.
📽️ | A sublime move from Sligo Rovers and a finish to match from Stefan Radosavljevic!
What a goal 👏#SLIBOH | #LOI pic.twitter.com/kCEsRDrO0Y
— League of Ireland (@LeagueofIreland) June 30, 2023
Bohemians pulled one back in the closing quarter but – overall – Rovers were full value for their win.
📽️ | “We can’t get carried away”
A much-needed win for John Russell and Sligo Rovers tonight.#SLIBOH | #LOI pic.twitter.com/T0MttgQQ2Y
— League of Ireland (@LeagueofIreland) June 30, 2023
Elsewhere, Shamrock Rovers lost 2-0 in Dundalk while St Pat’s hit UCD for seven.
In the First Division, Finn Harps struggles deepened with a 6-1 loss away to Waterford.
Friday night’s LOI Premier Division results
Sligo Rovers 2 Bohemians 0
Dundalk 2 Shamrock Rovers 0
St Patrick’s Athletic 7 UCD 0
Shelbourne 1 Derry City 1
Cork City 1 Drogheda Utd 1
First Division
Waterford FC 6 Finn Harps 1