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Longford Town edge Kerry in five goal thriller

May 5, 2023 23:07 By Dave Hooper
Longford Town edge Kerry in five goal thriller
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Longford Town land third win of the season

Longford Town made it two win's in-a-row with a thrilling 3-2 win against Kerry in Mounthawk Park.

Stephen Meaney gave town the lead after just eight minutes of their first trip to Kerry. Shane Elworthy made it 2-0 just before half-time.

The hosts, still searching for their first league of Ireland victory didn't lie down. Sean McGrath poking home a rebound from a Jack Brady save on 62 minutes.

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Town restored their two goal lead six minutes later. Matt Keane heading a town corner past his own goal.

Kerry got their second 16 minutes from time. Ryan Kelliher heading home after the town defence failed to clear.

The hosts were unable to fashion an equaliser as Jack Brady did well in goal to secure town their third win of the season.

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The result leaves town eighth in the league of Ireland first division table just three points off the play-off places.

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