Longford Town are one match away from a Premier Division return thanks to a hard fought win over Galway United in the promotion play-off final. Galway failed to live up their billing as favourites and for long spells had no answer after Tallaght man
Longford Town are one match away from a Premier Division return thanks to a hard fought win over Galway United in the promotion play-off final.
Galway failed to live up their billing as favourites and for long spells had no answer after Tallaght man Chambers put Daire Doyle's side ahead just before half time. The chance fell for Chambers, in his fifth season with the Midlands club, after United keeper Mícheál Schlingermann dealt poorly with a cross by Aaron McNally for Chambers to tap home.
Longford remained in control and appeared to have the game won in the 81st minute when Dylan Grimes passed to Aobh Dervin and the midfielder unleashed a shot from distance, which was beyond the reach of Schlingermann.
A scrappy goal for Galway came two minutes from time, Killian Brouder with the finish after Shane Duggan sent the ball into the box, but Longford now advance to the promotion/relegation playoff final next Saturday where they will face the side which finishes ninth in the Premier Division.
