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Sat 10 Oct 2007Gavin strike sees United race 11 clearDrogheda United 1 Sligo Rovers 0:Just when it appeared this one was heading for a draw league leaders Drogheda United struck for the most dramatic of late winning goals three minutes into stoppage time.The home side couldn't find a way past a resolute Sligo defence and their outstanding goalkeeper Richard Brush all night until virtually the last kick of the match.