2 v 1 
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| Date | Time | League | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 March 2022 | 7:45 pm | LOI Men's First Division | 2022 |
Match Report
Treaty bag win over 10-man Waterford
Treaty United bagged their second victory of the season following a 2-1 triumph over 10-man Waterford at Markets Field.
Goals from Matt Keane and Enda Curran put Treaty in the driving seat before a nervy finish ensued. Anthony Wordsworth’s 75th minute header gave Waterford hope but the hosts held firm.
Both sides came into the game on the back of a Munster derby loss to Cork City. Waterford, lost their unbeaten run away to City, while Treaty succumbed to a 4-0 reverse to the same opposition just a week ago.
Waterford made four changes from the loss to Cork, 11 days ago. But they were flat out of the traps and failed to get near the level required.
Treaty came into the game short a number of players, due to a bug in the camp. Despite that, one player who was included from the start was Matt Keane. The midfielder played on the right of a flat midfield four and opened the scoring after six minutes.
A low cross from Marc Ludden was flicked by the foot of Enda Curran before Keane powered home from just inside the area.
Waterford owned the football after this, but rarely threatened an equaliser. One opening came when Niall O’Keefe spun and sent a shot goalward only to be denied by the brilliance of Jack Brady, pushing it behind for a corner.
The Markets Field surface continues to frustrate though it did appear improved this week.
Tunmise Sobowale was sent off early in the second half, for a forceful challenge on Curran. Despite winning the ball there was too much force for the liking of Gavin Colfer, who produced the red card.
The attacker doubled the lead soon after, heading home from Charlie Flemings cross.
Wordsworth would fire Waterford a lifeline late on but chances were at a premium, though Brady was able to catch Cian Kavanagh’s header in stoppage time.
Next up for Waterford is a home clash with Longford – one of five league games in April. Treaty look to build on tonight's result when they entertain Athlone Town on April 4th.
Timeline
| 12. Matt Keane | 6' | |
| 28' | 11. Armando Junior Quitirna | |
| 49' | Tunmise Sobowale | |
| 19. Enda Curran | 57' | |
| Kieran Hanlon Dean George | 60' | |
| 62' | Jeremie Milambo Anthony Wordsworth | |
| 62' | Niall O'Keeffe Louis Britton | |
| 73' | Phoenix Patterson Roland Idowu | |
| 75' | 40. Anthony Wordsworth | |
| Joe Collins William Armshaw | 76' | |
| Enda Curran Joel Coustrain | 76' | |
| 12. Matt Keane | 80' | |
| 87' | 20. Roland Idowu |
Ground
| Markets Field |
|---|
| Markets Field, Limerick City, County Limerick, Munster, V94 AY9C, Ireland |
Tom Clancy
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Four added.
Willie Armshaw draws a save from Murphy, the winger stretching the game late on.
Waterford on top here, despite being a man down. They are desperate for an equaliser.
Waterford on top here, despite being a man down. They are desperate for an equaliser.
Goal for Waterford. A point blank save from Jack Brady sees the ball rebound to Anthony Wordsworth who heads home to half the deficit.
Enda Curran heads home the second goal of the evening. The Galway native rises highest to meet the cross from Charlie Fleming.
Tunmise Sobowale receives a straight red card for an overly aggressive challenge on Enda Curran.
A lull in proceedings, which suits the hosts. They sit in and Waterford have no solution yet.
Great save from Brady! Niall O'Keefe spins in the box and with his shot from 12 yards heading for the top corner, Brady leaps to tip it over. Superb stuff.
Stephen Christopher flashes a cross across the box, Enda Curran was inches away from connecting.
Treaty, who a missing a number of players will be happy with this start, but Ian Morris' side are working their way into it. Phoenix Patterson looking sharp as he has a penalty appeal ignored.
Waterford win their first corner but Treaty clear it. The visitors yet to create something to worry Jack Brady and his defence.
Good reply by Waterford who are inching their way into this contest. Patient build up but Treaty holding firm.
What a start for Treaty! Matt Keane is sharpest to a cross that goes all the way through and buries right footed.
Treaty win the first corner after two minutes but it is caught by the goalkeeper.
Good evening from the Markets Field, Treaty United and Waterford is fast approaching. Tom Clancy here, wondering if Treaty United can avoid a third straight defeat. Waterford expected to get back to winning ways.
Good evening from the Markets Field, Treaty United and Waterford is fast approaching. Tom Clancy here, wondering if Treaty United can avoid a third straight defeat. Waterford expected to get back to winning ways.