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Date Time League Season
12 May 2023 7:45 pm LOI Men's First Division 2023

Match Report

Lucky 13 for Galway as Tribesmen keep gap at 10

Galway secured a record eighth consecutive home league victories through two Stephen Walsh goals in a hard fought 2-0 victory over Wexford FC in Eamonn Deacy Park this evening.

The home side didn’t have it all their own way though and struggled at times to break down a solid Wexford rearguard at times and despite dominating the possession and territory the westerners found clear cut chances hard to come by until Walsh found the back of the net twice in the second half of an entertaining game.

Wexford looked bright in the early exchanges with Karl Chambers and Kian Corbally combined but the Galway defence recovered well to stub out the first meaningful attack of the game.

Galway grew into the encounter and they looked dangerous along both flanks and especially from setpiece routines direct from the training ground.

On 12 minutes Conor O’Keeffe whipped in a powerful cross to almost put it on a plate for Stephen Walsh but a glance off a Wexford head was enough to thwart the danger and force the corner. 

Regon Donelon and Ed McCarthy combined to create a glorious opportunity for David Hurley who’s effort went just wide of the near post.

The tribesmen almost got the opening goal when a long through was flicked on by Vincent Borden and Stephen Walsh just couldn’t force it home at the back post, a combination of Wexford players denying the on form striker.

There was precious little quality on show for the remainder of the first half as Galway were frustrated by the visitors.

That would change just ten minutes into the second period. Regan Donelon provided the inspiration for the hosts as the experienced defender burst forward, breaking into the box his cross was knocked out for a corner. 

Donelon and Ed McCarthy combined for another training ground set piece routine and the Dunmore man’s looping cross found Walsh at the back post who forced it home to open the scoring and get the home supporters on their feet.

Fifteen minutes later the score was doubled as Walsh got another one. Another lung busting run from Ed McCarthy saw his effort deflected from a touch by Walsh. The ball seemed to bounce off the post and the keeper to cross the line and close the game out for the home side.

Wexford did threaten to pull one back but despite having a few half chances they really didn’t create enough quality opportunities to allow them to score.

Galway Utd

1Brendan Clarke Goalkeeper
2Conor O’Keeffe Defender
3Regan Donelon Defender
4Rob Slevin Defender 77'
5Killian Brouder Defender
7Stephen Walsh Forward 56', 70'
36'
10David Hurley 11 Midfielder 58'
17Vincent Borden 6 Defender
19Francely Lomboto 23 Forward
22Conor McCormack Midfielder
24Edward McCarthy 8 Midfielder
16Alex Rutter Goalkeeper
6Maurice Nugent 17 Defender
8Mikie Rowe 24 Midfielder
9Rob Manley Forward
11Ibrahim Keita 10 Forward
20Evan O’Connor Defender
23Darren Clarke 19 Midfielder
28Mikey McCullagh Midfielder
29Oisin O’Reilly Defender

Wexford FC

18Charlie Heffernan Goalkeeper
3Ben Lynch 14 Midfielder
4Hugh Douglas Defender
5Ethan Boyle Defender
7Karl Chambers 10 Forward 66'
8Brandon McCann 2 Midfielder
12Matthew Dunne Defender
15Danny Furlong 11 Forward
16Corban Piper Midfielder
17Kian Corbally Midfielder 59'
20Reece Webb Defender
1Colm Cox Goalkeeper
2Darragh Levingston 8 Midfielder
10Aaron Dobbs 7 Forward
11Mark Hanratty 15 Midfielder
14Conor Levingston 3 Midfielder
19Evan Farrell Forward
21Sean Fitzpatrick Forward
23Jordon Tallon Defender
25Aaron Doran Midfielder
  • 70'

    And it\'s two. Stephen Walsh has added another goal. Some good fortune as Walsh gets a touch on McCarthy\'s centre and it seemed to ricochet off the keeper and the post to cross the line for the striker\'s 7th goal of the season.

  • 64'

    Another fine Galway effort as the goalscorer Walsh tries his luck from far out. His effort is straight at Heffernan who deals with the threat easily.

  • 56'

    The veteran defender Regan Donelon has just burst into his Galway United side into life. Firstly a fantastic run from the full back created an opportunity and his cross was knocked out for a corner. Another set piece through the Dunmore man sees his cross met at the back post by Stephen Walsh who heads it home for a much needed score for John Caulfield\'s men.

  • 54'

    Changes have been few and fair between but a glorious pass from Borden finds Walsh in front of goal but his touch evades him and Heffernan gathers the ball gratefully.

  • 46'

    No changes for either side as we get ready for the second half.

  • 45'

    HALF TIME Galway United 0-0 Wexford FC

  • 45'

    Galway are feeding off scraps here in the first half. They've been the better side, but have really struggled to worry Heffernan in the Wexford net.

  • 34'

    A minute after having words with the referee Stephen Walsh finds himself in the box for an over zealous challenge on Dunne just in front of the fourth official.

  • 34'

    Another fine cross from O'Keeffe sees Hugh Douglas and Stephen Walsh compete in the six yard box. Heffernan is lucky to see the header go well over the bar as he fails to collect the cross.

  • 29'

    Great work down the left from Clarke finds Lomboto in space in the Wexford box. His effort is directly at Heffernan who gathers comfortably for the visitors.

  • 19'

    Scramble at the back post. A long throw into the Wexford box is headed on by Borden who finds Walsh at the back post. A combination of Heffernan and the defenders snuff out the threat though.

  • 13'

    A lovely set piece from the corner between Regan Donelon and McCarthy creates an opportunity for Hurley who just couldn't find the target from around the penalty spot. Directly taken off the training ground.

  • 12'

    Conor O'Keeffe whips a ball into the box but Lomboto or Walsh just can't their head on it as it runs out for a corner of the head of a Wexford defender.

  • 7'

    First real opportunity created by fancy footwork from Karl Chambers, he finds Kian Corbally but the youngster can't find the space to get a shot in. Galway eventually deal with the poor cross from the right hand side.

  • And we are off. Galway going for a record number of consecutive home league wins this evening.

  • The teams have been announced for this evening's game as Galway United look to continue their fine form at the top of the table at Eamon Deacy Park this evening.

Past Meetings

(Round 8)
0 - 4
LOI Men's First Division
Ferrycarrig Park

Wexford FC 0-4 Galway United FC

(Round 35)
0 - 0
LOI Men's First Division
Ferrycarrig Park

Wexford FC 0-0 Galway United

(Round 27)
2 - 2
LOI Men's First Division
Eamonn Deacy Park

Galway United 2-2 Wexford FC

(Round 16)
0 - 4
LOI Men's First Division
Ferrycarrig Park

Wexford FC v Galway United

(Round 9)
1 - 1
LOI Men's First Division
Eamonn Deacy Park

Galway United v Wexford FC

(Series 26)
2 - 1
LOI Men's First Division
Eamonn Deacy Park

Galway United v Wexford FC

(Series 17)
1 - 3
LOI Men's First Division
Ferrycarrig Park

Wexford FC v Galway United

(Series 8)
1 - 0
LOI Men's First Division
Eamonn Deacy Park

Galway United v Wexford FC

(Series 12)
1 - 0
LOI Men's First Division
Eamonn Deacy Park

Galway United v Wexford FC

(Series 3)
0 - 0
LOI Men's First Division
Ferrycarrig Park

Wexford FC v Galway United

5 - 4
LOI Men's Premier Division
Ferrycarrig Park

Wexford FC v Galway United FC

4 - 2
LOI Men's Premier Division
Eamonn Deacy Park

Galway United FC v Wexford FC

2
LOI Men's Premier Division
Ferrycarrig Park

Wexford FC v Galway United FC

Ground

Eamonn Deacy Park
Eamonn Deacy Park, Dyke Road, Terryland, Menlough, Galway City, County Galway, Connacht, H91 ET6N, Ireland

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