FINN HARPS were beaten 3-2 by Athlone Town at Finn Park tonight in a disappointing defeat for the Donegal side.
Michael Funston gave Harps the lead after ten minutes after a fantastic half volley with his left foot.
Athlone equalised 13 minutes later on 23 minutes through James O’Brien.
Harps restored the lead four minutes before half time after a thunderous drive from Keith Cowan – putting Harps 2-1 up at half time.
In a crazy three minute spell Athlone scored twice through Garbhan Coughlan and Mark Hughes on 52 and 54 minutes of the second half to give Athlone a 3-2 lead. Harps pressed hard for an equaliser but Athlone held out.