Three of five First Division contests featured decisive late strikes. Finn Harps came back from 2-0 down against Donegal, scoring through Aaron McLaughlin in the 88th minute and Odhran McHugh in stoppage time. Cobh Ramblers won against Treaty United when Dylan McGlade scored a 91st-minute penalty after Cian Curtis had given United the lead and Wilson Waweru had equalised. Wexford FC moved above Wanderers with a 2-1 win over UCD, aided by first-half goals from Jake Doyle and Mikie Rowe. Cork City beat Athlone Town 3-0. Bray Wanderers drew 2-2 in Kerry but suffered another red card, and multiple players missed matches due to suspensions.
"Harps were 2-0 down in Donegal going into the closing minutes but rose from the dead thanks to Aaron McLaughlin (88) and Odhran McHugh (90+2). McHugh is the 16-year-old son of Harps manager Kevin McHugh. Victory for Town in Finn Park would have moved them to within striking distance of the Seagulls."
"Former Seagull Dylan McGlade was the hero for Cobh Ramblers as his 91 st minute penalty stole all three points for the Cork outfit against Munster rivals Treaty United. United - the bottom side - had taken the lead through Cian Curtis shortly after the hour mark, but Wilson Waweru levelled shortly afterwards, and McGlade kept his cool from the spot to secure victory and see Cobh leapfrog Bray."
"Wexford FC also overtook Wanderers in the table on Friday. Goals from Jake Doyle and Mikie Rowe in the first half eased them to a 2-1 success over UCD who have now lost three on the spin. Leaders Cork City picked up a routine 3-0 success over Athlone Town in Co. Westmeath."
"Are Bray Wanderers the new Wimbledon? We see what you're getting at. Cian Doyle (10 bookings) and Alain Kizenga (red card) both missed Friday's 2-2 draw in Kerry, and the match itself saw Bray receive a red card for the third outing in a row. Kizenga was first up against UCD for alleged dissent against Alan Patchell."
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