AUDIO - DEVLIN ADMITS TWO POINTS DROPPED AT UCD

Cabinteely boss Pat Devlin couldn't hide his frustration after his side were pegged back by UCD at Belfield on Friday night, having led 2-0 inside the opening half an hour.

A Marty Waters brace, including a penalty, looked to have the Kilbogget Park side in complete control, but the hosts fought back to earn a draw.

Devlin was adamant that two points had been thrown away.

"Absolutely, 100%."

Devlin saw the concession of a goal just before half-time as the real turning point in the match.

"2-0 up, and comfortably so, but then conceding the goal was a shocker from our point of view."

And the Cabo manager says his side need to be more ruthless if they want to challenge for the single promotion place on offer.

"We've slipped up in the last two weeks against Shelbourne, and then against Athlone."

"We conceded silly goals, and tonight is no exception."

Devlin says the players are learning some harsh lessons.

"We've made too many mistakes. Conceding goals in the 88th minute (against Shels), or the 93rd minute (against Athlone)."

But the former Bray boss was quick to point out that the team's performances aren't far off where he would like them to be.

"It's a work in progress, and they're a great bunch of lads, and I couldn't ask for any more from them."

This report was published on the League of Ireland's official website.