Sligo Rovers struggles in the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division continued on Friday night as bottom-of-table UCD came from a goal down to win 2-1 at UCD Bowl.
Rovers remain third from bottom in the table despite the loss as the team below them, Cork City, lost 2-0 to Derry City.
Rovers took the lead in the opening half through a deflected effort from David Cawley.
However, UCD were level in the second half when Sammy Clarke charged down an attempted clearance by Rovers goalkeeper Luke McNicholas – and the ball rebounded straight to the net.
UCD’s winner arrived on 86 minutes when Jake Doyle headed home Alex Nolan’s free-kick.
📽️ | Another night of screamers…
…and then there’s this!
Sami Clarke’s goal helped UCD on their way to a brilliant win against Sligo Rovers 👏#UCDSLI | #LOI pic.twitter.com/SsRCbPogj1
— League of Ireland (@LeagueofIreland) June 23, 2023
🎙️ | “There’s been so many games where individual errors have cost us points”
John Russell looks back at a defeat on the road for Sligo Rovers.#UCDSLI | #LOI pic.twitter.com/1HB3ubzRjV
— League of Ireland (@LeagueofIreland) June 23, 2023
