Drogheda United were made to sweat unnecessarily before winning their FAI Cup second round replay against Louth rivals Dundalk at United Park this evening.
United went two-nil up, Lester from the penalty spot in the 37th and 42nd minutes, before adding a third (O'Brien 73) in the second half. But just when the tie looked to out of reach the visitors made a late comeback.
Goals from Kelly and Noonan in the 80th and 86th minute meant United had to endure several nervous minutes before the referee eventually blew the final whistle.
FAI Carlsberg Cup second round replay
Drogheda Utd 3-2 Dundalk