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06 Sept 2025

Finn Harps give debut to Croatian goalkeeper Antonio Tuta

With Rory Kelly unavailable and Tim Hiemer injured, Finn Harps have added Tuta to their ranks with Ryan Rainey making his return from injury for the game against Galway United

Finn Harps give debut to Croatian goalkeeper Antonio Tuta

Goalkeeper Antonio Tuta.

Finn Harps have given a debut to another new goalkeeper with Antonio Tuta between the sticks for the visit of Galway United in the First Division.

Rory Kelly returned to the club in recent weeks and played in the FAI Cup win over Kilbarrack and last week’s dramatic League win at Kerry FC.

Kelly’s arrival back to Finn Park coincided with an injury that looks set to keep Tim Heimer out for a considerable part of the season.

With Kelly unavailable for this evening’s game, Tuta, a 27-year-old Croatian, has been recruited by Harps manager Dave Rogers.

Most recently, Tuta was on the books at Hrv Dragovoljac in Croatia.

Tuta has also had spells in Slovenia, Iceland, Austria and Bulgaria.

BJ Banda, who bagged a late winner last week, is included in the XI with Caoimhin Porter also promoted to start while Ryan Rainey, now the club captain has returned from injury to add a considerable boost.

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