Reds lose at home to Raphoe Town

Oran Kelly’s early goal was the difference between two sides that will hope to compete for Division 2 honours at the end of the season.

Drumoghill though will feel they deserved a share of the spoils having dominated possession for large periods of the game, particularly after the visitors were reduced to 10-men early in the second half.

Despite their dominance, Drumoghill struggled to create any gilt-edged chances as Raphoe defended well and were always a threat on the break as Drumoghill surged forward in numbers. Daniel Moore and Joel Cullen were excellent at the back for the visitors as was Aaron Hepburn was in goals as they snuffed out whatever Drumoghill could throw at them.

The closest the home side came to securing an equaliser was when Danny Harkin saw a brilliant effort rebound off the post on 80 minutes with Hepburn beaten.

Liam O’Donnell, Philip Doran, Niall McCrossan and Leon Doherty all had decent efforts on goal as Drumoghill looked to find a way back into their game but Raphoe stood firm and secured 3 vital points.

Referee Marty McGarrigle.