Finn Harps players celebrate with supporters at full-time. Image: Evan Logan/INPHO Finn Harps players celebrate with supporters at full-time. Image: Evan Logan/INPHO Finn Harps 3OLLIE HORGAN AND Ryan Connolly both saw red as Finn Harps came through a dramatic north-west derby against Sligo Rovers.
Midfielder Connolly made it 3-1 from a penalty before getting sent off, and then Aidan Keena’s second goal of the night – also from the spot – made for a tense finish. Two minutes before Rainey’s goal, from Sligo’s best opportunity of the first half, it was so nearly 1-1 when Max Mata got in behind from a fine crossfield pass by Lewis Banks and Rob Slevin had to clear off the line.
Harps continued to make chances, though, and their bravery was rewarded as, on 68 minutes, Rainey was fouled in the area by Will Fitzgerald and Connolly’s spot kick was perfectly placed into the bottom corner for a 3-1 Harps lead.