Finn Harps defeat Cobh Ramblers, Cork City one win from promotion

Goals and wins had been scarce commodities forFinn Harps of late.

However, the Donegal side rekindled their play-off chances as Patrick Ferry and Jamie Watson earned their first win in seven.

A wretched sequence of results – six losses on the spin – ended as Harps moved above fellow play-off chasers Cobh Ramblers thanks to a deserved win at Finn Park.

Darren Murphy's team broke the deadlock in the 62nd minute. Ferry left two Cobh defenders in his slipstream and tucked home at the Town End.

Harps supporters had endured their fair share of frustration in recent outings, but their spirits and hopes were boosted considerably when Watson doubled the lead.

The Scot fired home emphatically in the 83rd minute to seal a much-needed win for Harps, who still have work to do to move firmly back into the play-off picture over the last seven games of the season.

Harps had a bright start and, with a little more composure, Max Johnston might've opened the scoring with less than two minutes played. A delightful pass from David Cawley created an opening, but Johnston fired off target.

In the 20th minute, Harps were in again when Tony McNamee's vision and precision fed Success Edogun, but his shot was smothered routinely by Darragh Burke.

Moments later, Brendan Frahill managed to block from a McNamee shot inside the box after Edogun turned provider.

Burke's night looked to have ended prematurely with the game stopped for over five minutes following a clash with Johnston. Replacement goalkeeper Arthur Nganou was ready for introduction, but Burke continued with his head bandaged.

Cobh began to probe with intent and Matthew McKevitt flicked one attempt wide while substitute Kevin Jordan – who replaced the injured Conor Tourish after 20 minutes –