Pat Hoban goal earns Dundalk a draw in Champions League qualifier

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Pat Hoban celebrates his goal. Picture: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

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A Pat Hoban goal 12-minutes from time has given Dundalk real hope of progress in the Champions League.

The late goal earned the Lilywhites a 1-1 draw against Qarabag at Oriel Park in the first leg of their second qualifying round tie.

Mahir Madatov opened the scoring after five minutes before Hobanโ€™s header levelled things up.

Dane Massey missed a close-range chance to win the game in injury time.

The sides will meet again in Azerbaijan next Wednesday.

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