Table Toppers Galway United Get The Best Of Athlone Town

A late blow gave Galway all three points.

Athlone Town were dealt a late blow at home to table toppers Galway United on Friday Night in the League of Ireland First Division. 

David Hurley's 85th minute strike was enough for the Connacht side to claim all three points. 

Victory for John Caufield's side pushes their lead at the top to 16 points in front of Waterford, and 30 ahead of the midlands club. 

Despite the defeat The Town still remain in fourth position and in the play-off positions. 

Castelo says his players responded positively to what was asked of them:

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