Drogheda United earn parity as Sligo Rovers let two-goal lead slip

Sligo Rovers responded to their limp FAI Cup exit at the hands of Drogheda United last week with a much improved performance at Weavers Park – but John Russell's team still managed to throw away a two-goal lead.

Stefan Radosavljevic’s first half goal was the least that Sligo deserved, having controlled the game from the kick-off. Drogheda defender Conor Keeley put into his own net to double their advantage in the second half.

However, something sparked in Drogheda late in the day. They sprang to life almost immediately. Goals from Adam Foley, in the midst of a career best streak in front of goal, and Dayle Rooney secured a point.

Given Cork City fell to defeat to Turners Cross, a point shared edges both clubs slightly further away from danger at the foot of the table. However, there will be conflicting emotions in both camps.

Kevin Doherty will surely be pleased that his team, outplayed for much of the first hour save for a period just prior to half time, managed to earn a point. Russell will wonder how his team did not earn a first away win in seven attempts.

Kailin Barlow tested teenager goalkeeper Andrew Wogan early on, with Emmanuel Adegboyega on hand to clear after the goalkeeper parried a well struck effort.

He then had a hand in the opener, helping the ball into David Cawley's path. The recalled captain struck a shot across Wogan, hitting the upright. The loose ball fell perfectly for Radosavljevic. The Faroese international lashed a the ball into the empty net.

It was a fine team move and while Sligo comfortably bossed the possession for the remainder of the first half, they didn’t threaten the goal as much as Russell would have liked.

Their second goal arrived when Keeley headed Johan Brannefalk’s free kick into his own