Sligo Rovers secured a valuable 1-0 away win against Galway United at Eamonn Deacy Park on May 17th, bouncing back from their previous defeat. The match was a tense Connacht derby decided by a single second-half goal, giving Sligo bragging rights and crucial league points. After a cagey first half with few clear chances, Sligo grew into the game and found the breakthrough from a set-piece, with a defender rising highest to power a header home. Galway United pressed for an equalizer in the final twenty minutes, but the Sligo defense held firm under pressure, with their goalkeeper making a crucial late stop to preserve the clean sheet. The result provided a major boost for Sligo's league campaign, moving them away from the lower reaches of the table, while it was a disappointing setback for Galway at home. The Galway manager expressed frustration at his team's inability to score from possession, and the Sligo boss hailed his players' character and defensive solidity. The starting lineups featured both teams' key attacking threats, but it was a defender who proved the match-winner on this occasion.