Drogheda United 1-1 Helsingborgs: Those who gathered at United Park tonight for Drogheda United's eagerly awaited Uefa Cup clash with Helsingborgs were not only treated to a wonderful game of football but were afforded the chance to witness firsthand some of the magic Henrik Larsson still possesses.
In a very attacking and entertaining game throughout both sides jockeyed for the opening goal. But with an air of inevitability the opportunity would be taken by Larsson, who admittedly, didn't have much to do but took his chance superbly to open the scoring after 34 minutes.
On this evidence it's easy to see how the 35-year-old became such a favourite at Celtic and later with Barcelona and to a degree with his short spell at Old Trafford.
Although the visitors would go into the break with a slender 1-0 lead the Drogs refused to be outdone.
Within 10 minutes of the restart all the pressure from the eircom League side paid off as as Eamon Zayed leveled proceedings after 54 minutes.
A high quality game throughout and in the end a draw was probably the fair result.
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