Drogheda Independent

MARCUS CAVAROLI

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Left-back Paddy O’Boyle then ventured forward before pulling a 35-yard shot wide of the upright, and on 17 minutes the ‘Well doubled their advantage.

This time Burke turned provider as he galloped away from his man back post, just out of Arthur’s reach, where Devine was perfectly positioned to apply the finishing touch from four yards.

Shortly after, the roles were reversed and this time Burke just failed to get a touch on Devine’s centre, but goal three arrived on 25 minutes as O’Boyle met Devine’s corner kick with a firm header that gave Arthur no chance.

The impressive Rob Cashman was denied a fourth goal by a fine block from Diarmuid Murphy and Devine dragged another effort wide after good approach play from Cashman and Burke.

In bbetween, Declan Sharkey set up StStephen Finnegan for a rare BelluBellu­rgan chance, only for Kevin Bull to throw himself at the ball to ddeflect it away.

Two defensive errors in quick susuccessi­on gifted the ball to ShShane Finnegan and he teed up Gavin Gregory for another scoscoring chance for the hosts, but the latter’s hook shot rose over tthe bar.

HoHowever, right on half-time O’BoO’Boyle’s precise free kick found Adam O’Connor who stooped to hehead narrowly wide for the visitors.

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