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Finn Harps preserve Premier Division status for 2020

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Finn Harps preserve Premier Division status for 2020

Finn Harps won Friday night's promotion/relegation play-off in Ballybofey with a spirted 2-0 win on the night, to beat Drogheda United 2-1 on aggregate.

Harry Ashcroft's goal in the second period of extra-time proved to be the decisive moment.

Earlier, Mark Russell's goal have brought Harps level on aggregate (Drogheda had won the first leg 1-0 last Monday).

In a nerve-jangling extra-time, Australian Ascroft popped up two minutes into the second period to force the ball home and keep Harps in top flight football for another season.

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Sligo native Raff Cretaro, who played an influential role on Friday night's win, spoke to Ocean FM Sport after Friday night's win.

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