Dundalk manager Stephen Kenny
Dundalk’s bid to force their way into the Airtricity League title race suffered a major setback at Thomond Park last night as they squandered a two goal lead at the break to lose 3-2 to Limerick FC.
The Lilywhites appeared to be cruising when Kurtis Byrne’s ninth minute strike was followed up with a second from Dane Massey seven minutes before half-time.
However, Limerick fought their way back into the game on 55 minutes when Shane Tracy pulled a goal back from a free kick before substitute Rory Gaffney levelled matters with his first touch on 74 minutes.
Craig Curran then struck a dramatic 81st minute winner to shock Stephen Kenny’s side – leaving them with a must-win visit to the Brandywell next week to face Derry City.
Limerick FC: Barry Ryan; Shaun Kelly, Robbie Williams, Stephen Folan, Shane Tracy; Danny Galbraith, Joe Gamble (Rory Gaffney, 73), David O’Leary, Axel Bossekota; Darragh Rainsford; Craig Curran.
Subs not used: Shane Cusack (GK), Val Feeney, James McGrath, Barry Sheedy, Shane Costelloe, Brian O’Callaghan.
Dundalk: Peter Cherrie; John Sullivan, Andy Boyle, Mark Rossiter (Stephen McDonnell, 27), Dane Massey; Richie Towell, Chris Shields, John Mountney (Tiarnan Mulvenna, 78); Darren Meenan, Vinny Faherty, Kurtis Byrne (John Dillon, 62).
Subs not used: Aaron Shanahan (GK), Sami Osobi, John McKeown, Eoghan Osborne.
Referee: Tom Connolly (Dublin).
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