Galway United's return to Terryland ended in a 0-0 draw against Drogheda United, with the Tribesmen struggling to break down the visitors' defence. The result sees Galway United remain 7th in the Premier Division table, 24 points behind leaders Shamrock Rovers.
What happened?
Galway United and Drogheda United played out a scoreless draw on the Tribesmen's return home to Eamonn Deacy Park. The renovated Terryland surface was in immaculate condition as a tight contest took place on a sunlit evening in the west.
Why it matters for Galway United
The result sees Galway United remain 7th in the Premier Division table, 24 points behind leaders Shamrock Rovers. The Tribesmen have struggled to break down the visitors' defence, with clear-cut opportunities scarce in the first half.
What comes next?
The start of the second half saw the game continue in the same vein until United upped the tempo in the final half-hour. Substitute Francely Lomboto injected a new lease of life into the home attack with his pace, while Walsh and Ed McCarthy both had clear openings denied by Dennison. The Tribesmen were handed a golden opportunity to go in front when they were awarded a spot-kick in the last 15 minutes after Lomboto was fouled in the penalty area. Up stepped David Hurley, but his effort sailed over the crossbar. In the end, the game remained level. The final chances fell to Lee Devitt, who forced another save out of former United shot-stopper Dennison, while in added time Warren Davis almost nicked a winning goal for the Boynesiders.
Key statistics
Galway United currently sit 7th in the Premier Division table, with 30 points from 26 games. They have scored 33 goals and conceded 40, with a goal difference of -7. The Tribesmen are 24 points behind leaders Shamrock Rovers and have a recent form of DDDWL. Their next fixture is against Bray Wanderers at home on August 14th.
Reaction
The result sees Galway United remain unbeaten in their last 5 games, with a recent form of DDDWL. The Tribesmen will look to build on this momentum as they take on Bray Wanderers at home on August 14th. The result also sees Drogheda United remain in contention for a top-half finish in the Premier Division table.
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