Harps roar forward in a sweeping move, Mihaljevic cuts on to his right but Brush saves, and Pijnaker hacks away for a corner
83'
McDonnell tries to find Pijnaker from the corner, but he slips at the crucial moment, and the ball sails out for a goal kick
83'
Corner to Sligo Rovers after some excellent possession
80'
Almost instant impact from Paddy Kirk!
He motors on into space down the left and crosses for Hamilton, his first shot his saved by McGinley an he can only fire the rebound into the side netting!
It is half-time between Sligo Rovers and Finn Harps.
No added time at the end of the first half.
Two goals from Aidan Keena have Rovers 2-0 up at half-time. Harps have been impressive and will count themselves unlucky not to have scored, but Sligo have taken their chances. Both teams have been moving the ball very well, but as has been well documented so far this season, the Showgrounds pitch is causing them a lot of trouble.
We'll be back for the second half, hopefully it's as lively as the first!
Karl O'Sullivan (Sligo Rovers) provides the assist.
42'
Keena at the double!
He had two chances, he scuffed the first one but it came to Hamilton in the box, he did well to hold it up and play it out to O'Sullivan again. His cross found Keena again, who took a touch and fired in to the bottom right corner!
Chance for Harps! Sligo's ball out of defence was intercepted by Tourish, who played in McWoods, and his chip caught everyone out but dipped just over Brush's bar!
McWoods has been a threat all night...
36'
Sligo make their way up the right, but former Finn Harps man Karl O'Sullivan shoots straight at McGinley
32'
A flurry of chances for Sligo following the free kick, but Harps defend resolutely to get the ball away
30'
A fantastic ball from Morahan releases Fitzgerald up the left wing for Rovers, and he wins a free in the corner after being fouled by Boyle
26'
More excellent play from Harps, Connolly and McWoods combining again to release McNamee on the right, but his cross is gathered by Brush
William Fitzgerald (Sligo Rovers) provides the assist.
12'
What a goal Aidan Keena!!!
The corner was cleared away to McDonnell outside the box, he worked his way up the left wing and found Keena, who cut inside and buried a low shot into the bottom right corner from outside the box!
The game between Sligo Rovers and Finn Harps has kicked off.
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Good evening folks, and thanks for joining us on ExtraTime.ie for live updates of Sligo Rovers vs Finn Harps from the Showgrounds!
Four changes for Rovers this evening, as Aidan Keena, Shane Blaney, Robbie McCourt and Colm Horgan all come in for Max Mata, Garry Buckley, Lewis Banks and Paddy Kirk.
For Harps, Bastién Hery and Yoyo Mahdy drop to the bench, with Conor Tourish and Eric McWoods coming in. McWoods is making his first start for Finn Harps this evening.
Kick off is at 7.45pm, we'll be back for the start of the match!
FULL TIME!
There will be 3 added minutes.
Three minutes of additional time.
Harps salvaged a comeback last season against Rovers...
Three minutes of additional time.
Harps salvaged a comeback last season against Rovers...
Substitution
Luke Rudden, wow.
The ball comes out to Rudden from the corner, and he rifles the ball into the corner with an excellent first time strike!
GOAL!
Harps roar forward in a sweeping move, Mihaljevic cuts on to his right but Brush saves, and Pijnaker hacks away for a corner
McDonnell tries to find Pijnaker from the corner, but he slips at the crucial moment, and the ball sails out for a goal kick
Corner to Sligo Rovers after some excellent possession
Almost instant impact from Paddy Kirk!
He motors on into space down the left and crosses for Hamilton, his first shot his saved by McGinley an he can only fire the rebound into the side netting!
Substitution
Substitution
Jordan Hamilton sends a snapshot sailing over the bar
O'Sullivan breaks free but McGinley is out well to stop him
Substitution
The Showgrounds rises to its feet as hat-trick hero Keena is replaced by Max Mata
Substitution
O'Sullivan's deft free finds Pijnaker in the box but he can only head over
Yellow Card
Standard procedure...
Jordan Hamilton has the Finn Harps in knots, but Dave Webster has enough and chops him down. Free in to Sligo Rovers just outside the box
Mahdy causing trouble, as he breaks into the box and draws a good save from Brush!
Substitution
Mahdy's first involvement is to take the free, but its too easy for Brush.
Substitution
Substitution
Fitzgerald concedes a free kick just outside the Rovers box.
Harps clear the free kick away.
Official attendance of 2,634 in the Showgrounds this evening
Yellow Card
N'Zeyi booked for fouling Fitzgerald. Free in to Sligo Rovers
It could have been four for Keena!
O'Sullivan burst forward, and floated the ball to the back post. Keena swung at it but completely mis-hit it!
McDonnell concedes a free kick just inside the Sligo half. Connolly sends it long, but Rovers clear for a Harps throw
Very clever Colm Horgan!
Ball goes out for a Sligo throw, Horgan picks it up and throws it against Jordan Hamilton's back, and continues to play on!
Adam McDonnell escapes a yellow after kicking the ball away from a Finn Harps free kick, much to the annoyance of Ollie Horgan
ASSIST!
A hat-trick for Aidan Keena on his home debut!!!
A long ball over the top found the Mullingar man, and he smashed a fine finish into the corner as McGinley came out to close him down!
He is on fire!!!
Sligo Rovers 3-0 Finn Harps
GOAL!
Chance for Harps at the start of the half, but Webster's powerful strike is straight at Richard Brush
Substitution
McWoods replaced at half-time by Timlin for Finn Harps.
Questionable, as he was causing the Rovers defence all kinds of trouble...
SECOND HALF
HALF TIME
No added time at the end of the first half.
Two goals from Aidan Keena have Rovers 2-0 up at half-time. Harps have been impressive and will count themselves unlucky not to have scored, but Sligo have taken their chances. Both teams have been moving the ball very well, but as has been well documented so far this season, the Showgrounds pitch is causing them a lot of trouble.
We'll be back for the second half, hopefully it's as lively as the first!
ASSIST!
Keena at the double!
He had two chances, he scuffed the first one but it came to Hamilton in the box, he did well to hold it up and play it out to O'Sullivan again. His cross found Keena again, who took a touch and fired in to the bottom right corner!
Sligo Rovers 2-0 Finn Harps
GOAL!
Chance for Harps! Sligo's ball out of defence was intercepted by Tourish, who played in McWoods, and his chip caught everyone out but dipped just over Brush's bar!
McWoods has been a threat all night...
Sligo make their way up the right, but former Finn Harps man Karl O'Sullivan shoots straight at McGinley
A flurry of chances for Sligo following the free kick, but Harps defend resolutely to get the ball away
A fantastic ball from Morahan releases Fitzgerald up the left wing for Rovers, and he wins a free in the corner after being fouled by Boyle
More excellent play from Harps, Connolly and McWoods combining again to release McNamee on the right, but his cross is gathered by Brush
Yellow Card
Carrillo booked after referee Ben Connolly came back to him after playing advantage
McDonnell swings it in, it comes straight back to him but his second attempt goes straight into McGinley's arms.
Hectic start at the Showgrounds!
Another free kick for Rovers just outside the Harps box on the right, after Webster fouls Hamilton
The chance goes begging and out for a Rovers goal kick
More patient play from Harps wins them a corner.
The goal has not deterred them...
McNamee fires just wide from outside the box after intercepting Blaney's pass to McDonnell
ASSIST!
What a goal Aidan Keena!!!
The corner was cleared away to McDonnell outside the box, he worked his way up the left wing and found Keena, who cut inside and buried a low shot into the bottom right corner from outside the box!
Sligo Rovers 1-0 Finn Harps
GOAL!
McDonnell floats the ball in, but Harps get it away for a Sligo corner
Free kick to Sligo outside the Harps box. A great team move saw Keena fouled.
Neat build up play sees the ball come to Ryan Connolly outside the box, but a bobble stops him striking it cleanly! Pijnaker clears away for Sligo
Rainey skies the free over the Rovers bar. Good start from Harps so far
Free kick to Finn Harps after Boyle is fouled outside the box...
GAME ON!
Good evening folks, and thanks for joining us on ExtraTime.ie for live updates of Sligo Rovers vs Finn Harps from the Showgrounds!
Four changes for Rovers this evening, as Aidan Keena, Shane Blaney, Robbie McCourt and Colm Horgan all come in for Max Mata, Garry Buckley, Lewis Banks and Paddy Kirk.
For Harps, Bastién Hery and Yoyo Mahdy drop to the bench, with Conor Tourish and Eric McWoods coming in. McWoods is making his first start for Finn Harps this evening.
Kick off is at 7.45pm, we'll be back for the start of the match!