"Conor Kane jinked down the right flank and past Darragh Crowley as the full-back's cross found Thomas, who headed home for his third league goal of the season. The ex-Wales U-21 cap should have put his side ahead earlier on but made no mistake this time, taking full advantage of Cork's poor defending to go in at the break ahead by a goal."
"It was turning into another one of those frustrating nights for Drogheda United but they have finally broken the deadlock on the stroke of half-time through Josh Thomas."
Drogheda United secured a 1-0 victory over Cork City when Josh Thomas headed home on the stroke of half-time. Conor Kane jinked down the right flank, bypassed Darragh Crowley, and delivered a cross that found Thomas. The header was Thomas's third league goal of the season. Thomas had missed an earlier chance but converted this opportunity after Cork City's defensive lapse. The goal gave Drogheda the lead to take into the break and ultimately decide the match at Sullivan & Lambe Park.
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