Finn Harps 1-0 Limerick FC
A FIRST half penalty from Paddy McCourt gave Finn Harps victory over Limerick in the first leg of their Promotion/Relegation Play-Off in Ballybofey tonight.
Limerick were the better team in the first half hour and Conor Ellis hit the post.
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Harps took the lead in the 36th minute when Paddy McCourt scored a penalty after Jesse Devers was fouled.
Ollie Horgan’s team were 1-0 in front at half-time and they defended well in the second half.
Billy Dennehy and Barry Maguire both went close but couldn’t find the net for the visitors.
Harps survived a nervous finish and they are in charge of the tie ahead of the second leg in the Markets Field on Friday night.
Posted: 9:50 pm October 29, 2018