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A minute by minute look at how Sunday’s Cup tie unfolded.

Over the past couple of months respect has certainly been earned by Galway United, but it is points rather than praise that are needed in the final three weeks of a critical campaign.

The mystic number three has long held prominence in fairytales. If Galway United are really to record the great escape, Friday’s third win at home with three fine strikes that claimed three invaluable points might be looked upon with prescience. Either way, it was a most decisive 90 minutes in what at sometimes seemed a futile quest.

Suddenly Galway United matter again and planes, trains, and automobiles will be filled with expectant travellers for next Friday’s defining trip to Belfield. It is always fascinating to watch a sporting tale unfold, but this story has been particularly charming.

A dramatic year for Galway United, loaded with crucial contests and strange stories, concludes at the Belfield Bowl tomorrow (7.45pm).

While the full gamut of sporting emotions may have been sampled, ultimately 2008 will be remembered as the year in which Galway United staged a remarkable rally to avoid relegation from the Eircom League’s premier division.