Details
Date | Time | League | Season |
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8 July 2022 | 7:45 pm | LOI Men's First Division | 2022 |
Match Report
Walsh stars as Galway sink Cobh
A brace from Stephen Walsh and a debut goal for Robert Manley was enough to see Galway United come out on top 3-0 against Cobh Ramblers.
Walsh headed home after 30 minutes after a great cross from Ed McCarthy. Rob Manley made a great start to his career heading home after only being on the pitch for 10 minutes.
Walsh was rewarded for his efforts late on following in an attempt from Manley that sat nicely for him to slot home his second.
Cobh started the game well and had a fair share of possession in the open exchanges.
The pressurised the Galway back line early on with set pieces free kicks at the edge of the box and plenty of corners that should have tested United more. Poor quality from the delivery wasted those opportunities and let United back into the game and they settled into their stride.
Galway struggled with their interplay in the opening 20 minutes but quickly after this point
they found their rhythm.
Three corners in a row after 26 minutes had Cobh under pressure and just four minutes later 30 minutes on the clock Stephen Walsh headed home from close range, his 11th of the season a fine cross in from Ed McCarthy punished Cobh for not making the most of their own chances.
The Tribesmen dominated the late exchanges of the half and Cobh nearly got hit on the stroke of half time as Charlie Lyons nearly bundled the ball over the line but the Cobh defence was on hand to drive it away.
Galway started the second much the better side with their intensity quite impressive out the block.
Max Hemming replaced Manu Dimas at half-time and he was impressive early on he crossing ability was stretching the Cobh defence and causing all sorts of issues for Cobh.
Rob Manley was introduced for his United debut and he made an instant impact scoring after only being on the pitch 10 minutes and it was Alex Murphy who signed off his Galway United career with an assist as he set’s off across the channel to Newcastle United in the coming days.
That goal saw Cobh make changes of their own as manager Shane Keegan looked to inspire his side for a late comeback but it wasn't to be.
Stephen Walsh made it 3-0 after Darragh Burke’s save landed at his feet and he tapped it home after 82 minutes.
Galway saw out a comfortably victory in the end leaving Cobh to rue those missed opportunities early on.
Timeline
24' | 39. Jason Abbott | |
7. Stephen Walsh | 30' | |
22. Conor McCormack | 41' | |
Manu Dimas Max Hemmings | 46' | |
Francely Lomboto Rob Manley | 56' | |
9. Rob Manley | 66' | |
68' | Danny O'Connell Beineon O'Brien Whitmarsh | |
68' | Conor Drinan Luke Desmond | |
80' | David O'Leary John Kavanagh | |
7. Stephen Walsh | 82' | |
David Hurley Gary Boylan | 84' | |
Conor McCormack Mikie Rowe | 84' | |
Alex Murphy Ben Molloy | 84' | |
7. Stephen Walsh | 91' | |
91' | 35. Harlain Mbayo |
Past Meetings
(Round 15)
0 - 4LOI Men's First Division
St. Colman's Park Cobh Ramblers v Galway United |
(Round 8)
1 - 0LOI Men's First Division
Eamonn Deacy Park Galway United v Cobh Ramblers |
(Series 24)
0 - 1LOI Men's First Division
St. Colman's Park Cobh Ramblers v Galway United |
(Series 15)
2 - 0LOI Men's First Division
Eamonn Deacy Park Galway United v Cobh Ramblers |
(Series 6)
0 - 4LOI Men's First Division
St. Colman's Park Cobh Ramblers v Galway United |
(Series 14)
0 - 1LOI Men's First Division
Eamonn Deacy Park Galway United v Cobh Ramblers |
(Series 5)
2 - 2LOI Men's First Division
St. Colman's Park Cobh Ramblers v Galway United |
Ground
Eamonn Deacy Park |
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Eamonn Deacy Park, Dyke Road, Terryland, Menlough, Galway City, County Galway, Connacht, H91 ET6N, Ireland |
Full Time 3-0
Four minutes added time
Walsh's finds the net again from close range tapping home a saved effort from Manley
Galway have been on top since the goal Cobh seemingly out of ideas
Rob Manley with his Debut Goal and Alex Murphy signing off with an assist
Cobh Keeper Darragh Burke is down injured and Cobh with no Keeper in the bench they hope he recovers
Rob Manley is on for his United debut replacing Lomboto
Stephen Walsh forces an error in the back line and his effort goes just wide!
The home side have started the second half way on top really pushing for a second goal!
Second half is underway!!
Max Hemmings replaces Manu Dimas at the break
Half time 1-0
Cobh escape a late half time scare as the ball is hacked clear near the goal line 1-0
Conor McCormack booked with 5 minutes left in the half
Galway have kept up the pressure since taking the lead remains 1-0
Stephen Walsh heads home from close range 1-0!!
Jason Abbott booked for the away side
Lomboto brought down in the box United believe it was a penalty ref waves play on
Cobh will be the happier of the two sides so far keeping United chances to a minimum
Its been a lively start in Eamonn Deacy Park both sides looking to start on the front foot
Kick Off!
Both starting XI's have been named with debuts on both sides
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