By Matthew Wilson
Letterkenny Rovers forward Zach Gorman was pleased to have earned a share of the spoils against Bonagee United at Leckview Park on Sunday afternoon.
In what was an entertaining encounter, the visitors led 2-1 as the contest entered its closing stages but an 88th minute goal from Shane McNamee secured the home side a point on the day.
Speaking after the match, Gorman expressed that it was a difficult test against Mickey Funston’s men but he was content to have come away with something for their efforts in the match.
“It was a tough game in tough conditions.
“They put it up to us big time, they didn’t really sit back. When they took the lead I thought they would sit back but we had to keep going.
“We had a bit of luck at the end. Andrew Nicholls made an unbelievable save at the end, he was unlucky and we got two or three follow ups for the equaliser. We’re happy to get the point.”
McNamee’s late leveller was a big moment in the title race as the three points would’ve put Bonagee United top of the table albeit having one game extra played.
Instead, they now remain two points behind their local neighbours with four games left in the season and Gorman insisted that the objective on Sunday was to not let the Dry Arch Park residents get closer to them in the league ladder.
“The main thing today was to not let them get any closer. We had the mindset that we wanted to go and win it but they put it up to us.
“We do have a game in hand so it’s good to keep things the way it is and not let them get any closer to us now coming up to the end of the season.”
Letterkenny Rovers are back in action on Wednesday night when they face Kildrum Tigers on home soil at Leckview Park.
A win over their opponents on Wednesday would give them a five point cushion in the Premier Division table therefore it’s a big encounter.
Having faced Kildrum Tigers many times before in his career, Gorman is aware of the threat that they possess and he’s expecting a tough battle when they meet during the week.
“It’ll be another tough game here. It’s good to have the home advantage and hopefully the conditions are better.
“Kildrum are the same every time we play them, it’s going to be a tough game. They’re one of the hardest teams to beat in the league. Whenever we play them it’s always a draw or there’s one goal in it.
“We’ll look forward to it but we know it’s not going to be easy. We hold the power now going into the end of the season, it’s in our hands.”