St Pat's drew 0-0 with Drogheda in the opening game of the season.
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Defending deep, and operating off a 5-3-2 system, they frustrated St Pat’s for long periods, surviving two bursts of chances in either half, as well as offering enough bustle and energy up front to keep the Pat’s defence honest. They held their own and held their ground, coming close to a victory when ref Neil Doyle turned down an appeal for a penalty on 81 minutes, when James Bolger went down in the area following minimal contact from Anto Breslin.Sign up for our League of Ireland news service on Whats App Click this link or scan the QR code to receive the latest League of Ireland news and top stories from the Irish Mirror. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like.
But the bulk of the chances belonged to St Pat’s who controlled possession without ever finding the rhythm that saw them put together a nine-game winning streak at the end of last season.
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