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Galway United beat Sligo 4–1 with only 33% of the ball in the Irish Premier Division
- Galway United won 4–1 against Sligo Rovers despite controlling just 33% of possession — Sligo had 67%
- Sligo fired 17 shots (6 on target) and won 9 corners, but Galway's 14 shots (5 on target) produced four goals
- The win lifted Galway from 8th to 7th in the table, 3 points behind Derry City in 6th
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Conclusion
Match stats (match_id: 0f934bb3, 2026-05-16): Galway United — 33% possession, 14 total shots, 5 on target, 11 inside-box shots, 6 corners. Sligo Rovers — 67% possession, 17 total shots, 6 on target, 9 corners. Standings (2026-05-16): Galway United — 7th, 20pts (16 played); Sligo Rovers — 9th, 16pts (17 played). Previous snapshot (2026-05-15): Galway 8th, 17pts (15 played). Standings updated after yesterday's match.