- Extratime Team
- Sun, Aug 25 2024
Longford Town snapped a five-game losing streak in all competitions with an entertaining 2-2 draw at home against Kerry.
The Red and Black remain four points behind the Kingdom at the foot of the table.
And they will be disappointed that they were unable to win after taking the lead heading into the closing stages of the game.
But Conor McCarthy’s side took the lead in the first-half through defender Ethan Kos.
The American rose highest to head in a Cian Brosnan corner-kick after just 12 minutes.
Longford, however, equalised 10 minutes later when Francis Campbell bundled the ball into the net after some good work from Mohamed Boudiaf.
Wayne Groves’ side then pushed on and took the lead in the second half for the first time with Boudiaf scoring a fine goal following a Shane Elworthy cross.
But just five minutes later Kerry were level as Ryan Kelliher netted from a low cross.
And that was how the game finished, with neither side able to claim all three points.
Longford Town:Harry Halwax; Mohamed Boudiaf, Jamie Egan, Shane Elworthy, Dean O'Shea, Eric Yoro; Francis Campbell (Jordan Adeyemo 74), Ross Fay (Viktor Serdeniuk 74), Daniel Norris, Emre Topcu; Karl Chambers (Kyle O'Connor 74).
Subs not used:Jack McCarthy, Oisin Hand, Jordan Tallon, Ryan Boyle, Bastien Héry, Emmanuel James.
Booked:Shane Elworthy (20), Jordan Adeyemo (76).
Kerry FC:Aaron O'Sullivan; Finn Barrett, Oran Crowe (Ronan Teahan 55), Ethan Kos, Sean O'Connell, Andrew Spain (Samuel Aladesanusi 79); Cian Barrett, Nathan Gleeson (Daniel Okwute 55); Cian Brosnan (Valerii Dolia 67), Ryan Kelliher, Sean McGrath.
Subs not used:Darragh Foley, Bobby Amadasun, Togor Silong, Kennedy Amechi, Victor Udeze.
Booked:Nathan Gleeson (26), Cian Barrett (38), Oran Crowe (40), Finn Barrett (81).
Referee:Alan Franklin.
