Galway off and running

League of Ireland: Galway United got their first points of the season against Bray Wanderers at Terryland Park tonight.

League of Ireland:Galway United got their first points of the season against Bray Wanderers at Terryland Park tonight.

Karl Sheppard and Cian McBrien set the homeside on their way with goals in the 21st and 27th minute respectively.

Phillip Knight struck back four minutes before halftime but it was all the visitors could muster, consigning them to their second defeat from as many games.

Sporting Fingal were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Sligo Rovers.

Gary O'Neill gave the homeside the lead in the 53rd minute but the visitors struck back through Padraig Ammond just four minutes later.

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