Drogheda still hope to avoid playoffs

Shelbourne 0 Drogheda United 1

Shelbourne 0 Drogheda United 1

Any Myler's second half penalty secured Drogheda United's win against Shelbourne in the eircom Premier Division at Tolka Park tonight.

The 1-0 win ensures the visitors can still avoid the season-ending playoff battle.

The penalty was awarded when Jim Crawford made a silly tackle from behind on Stuart Taylor.

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Drogheda's Declan O'Brien was sent-off for a second bookable offence when the referee deemed O'Brien to have dived.

Drogheda need to beat St Patrick's at home on Sunday and hope Bohemians or Cork win against Derry City and UCD respectively.