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18 April 2022 7:45 pm LOI Men's First Division 2022

Match Report

Christopher delivers late win for Treaty

Stephen Christopher became the Treaty United hero as his stoppage time penalty broke Wexford’s hearts on Shannonside.

Aaron Dobbs continued his fine scoring run with a third in as many games and looked to have secured Wexford  an important draw. Enda Curran’s first-half strike had Tommy Barrett’s side in control for long periods only for the game to explode into life in the final twenty minutes. Dobbs’ introduction gave Wexford belief but it was another sub, Armshaw who helped decide this contest.

After an exciting opening few minutes, Wexford had a brace of efforts from Dinny Corcoran well saved by Jack Brady. The former Shelbourne keeper denied Corcoran just moments before Curran broke the deadlock. With the ball pinging around the area, Alex Moody saved a shot from Christopher only for Curran to powerful grab his fifth of the season.

His right-footed effort was too powerful for a pair of Wexford defenders who’d retreated to the line, with the ball cannoning off one, and the crossbar, before crossing the line. This was after 28 minutes, and Treaty seemed happy with this for long periods.

United secured a third consecutive home win and leapfrog Waterford into fourth.

Ian Ryan’s side continue their poor away form, unable to add to Friday’s home victory over Cobh Ramblers.

Dobbs was part of a trio of subs introduced on 63 minutes and the exciting 23-year-old headed his side level before going in search of a winner. But in chasing the late win, they were woefully exposed at the back.

Brady caught a corner kick and launched a route-one pass to sub-Willie Armshaw. The pacy Tipperary native did enough to clear the covering defenders and just as he was about to pull the trigger he was upended. Eoghan O’Shea pointed to the spot and Christopher added to Friday’s stunner with a calm spot-kick in the 92nd minute.  

Treaty Utd
1Jack Brady Goalkeeper
3Marc Ludden Defender
25Mark Walsh Midfielder
44Jack Lynch Defender
2Charlie Fleming Defender
11Stephen Christopher Midfielder 92'
12Lee Devitt Midfielder
6Callum McNamara Midfielder
8Joe Collins 16 Midfielder
17Joel Coustrain 22 Midfielder
19Enda Curran 10 Forward 28'
13Conor Winn Goalkeeper
5Sean Guerins Forward
10Dean George 19 Forward
16William Armshaw 8 Midfielder
20Martin Coughlan Midfielder
21Colin Conroy Midfielder
22Matt Keane 17 Defender
27Jack Arra Forward
38Scott Kirkland Midfielder

Wexford FC
13Alex Moody Goalkeeper
2Aidan Friel 12 Defender
4Paul Cleary Defender
5Joseph Manley Defender
7Conor Crowley 8 Midfielder
9Conor Davis 11 Forward
10Jack Doherty Midfielder
14Dinny Corcoran Forward
16Len O’Sullivan Defender
17Adam Wells Defender 27'
21Harry Groome Midfielder
1Paul Hunt Goalkeeper
3Kevin McEvoy Defender
8Conor Barry 7 Midfielder
11Aaron Dobbs 9 Forward 76'
12Thomas Considine 2 Defender
19Evan Farrell Forward
20Jordon Tallon Midfielder
23Lorcan Fitzgerald Defender

Timeline

 27' 5. Adam Wells
19. Enda Curran 28' 
Joel Coustrain
Matt Keane		38' 
 62'Conor Crowley
Conor Barry
 62'Conor Davis
Aaron Dobbs
 62'Aidan Friel
Thomas Considine
Enda Curran
Dean George		67' 
 76' 10. Aaron Dobbs
Joe Collins
William Armshaw		86' 
11. Stephen Christopher 92' 
  • 92'

    GOOOOOOALLL! What a finish as Treaty win a penalty through Willie Armshaw, before Christopher slots it for the winning goal.

  • 92'

    GOOOOOOALLL! What a finish as Treaty win a penalty through Willie Armshaw, before Christopher slots it for the winning goal.

  • 92'

    GOOOOOOALLL! What a finish as Treaty win a penalty through Willie Armshaw, before Christopher slots it for the winning goal.

  • 90'

    Half-chance for Dobbs as he heads a corner wide.

  • 88'

    Stephen Christopher shoots over.

  • 82'

    Can somebody make themselves a hero? Treaty fans are hoping it can come.

  • 76'

    Aaron Dobbs with a bullet header. The ball comes in from the right wing and the substitute connects, giving Jack Brady no chance!

  • 73'

    Treaty looking more likely to find the next goal.

  • 68'

    Goalscorer Curran is called ashore with Dean George in to replace him.

  • 63'

    A trio introduced for Wexford with Conor Barry, Aaron Dobbs and Tomas Considine all introduced.

  • 59'

    What do Wexford have on the bench? As you'll see, Aaron Dobbs. He scored on Friday and will be eager to come in and help turn this around.

  • 57'

    As ever, Marc Ludden is a threat, the full-back wins a corner.

  • 50'

    Subdued start to the second half, it must be said. Treaty with a long-throw, easily dealt with by Wexford.

  • 44'

    Conor Crowley's corner comes to nothing.

  • 43'

    Wexford win a corner as Jack Lynch heads clear.

  • 42'

    Disappointing to see Coustrain off injured for Treaty, the attacker had looked sharp in recent weeks.

  • 35'

    Little to report since the goal, the hosts happy with that, for now. The sun is setting on Shannonside, and the temperature is plummeting!

  • 28'

    Enda Curran opens the scoring! The Treaty attack get the ball after Moody saves it, and it is passed low to Curran who drilled the ball high and despite a header from a defender on the line, he sees the ball end up crossing the line.

  • 27'

    Dinny Corcoran denied by a wonderful save from Brady. Corcoran spun in behind and looked certain to score.

  • 26'

    Exciting contest here with Alex Moody on hand to deny Treaty and opener.

  • 17'

    Lee Devitt has a chance on the edge of the area but his shot is well over the bar

  • 15'

    Another chance for the visitors this time its Adam Wells but the effort is saved

  • 13'

    A long ball over the top - but it's a miss for the Wexford men - the visitors really growing into this game.

  • 6'

    Jack Brady once again tested - Jack Doherty times a shot brilliantly, but Treaty again survive their net being breached.

  • 5'

    Dinny Corcoran has a strike - great work by Jack Brady who gets his right hand to it to force a corner.

  • 5'

    Dinny Corcoran has a strike - great work by Jack Brady who gets his right hand to it to force a corner.

  • 5'

    Coustrain has the ball in the net, but it's not allowed.

  • 1'

    And we are under way in Market's Field - great evening for a game of ball!

  • Treaty United have two changes to their line-up from their last game. - Callum McNamara and Jack Lynch come into the starting XI. Elsewhere, Sean Guerins, Josh Quinlivan & Scott Kirkland return to the bench. Dean George, Joe Gorman and Conor Melody are the players miss out.

  • Team news is in with three changes for Wexford as Dinny Corcoran, Conor Davis and Len O'Sullivan all return to the starting XI!

  • Hello and welcome to FinalWhistle.ie coverage of Treaty United v Wexford FC from Market's Field here in Limerick.

Past Meetings
(Round 1)
1 - 5
LOI Men's First Division
Ferrycarrig Park

Wexford FC v Treaty United

(Round 20)
1 - 1
LOI Men's First Division
Markets Field

Treaty United v Wexford FC

(Round 11)
1 - 2
LOI Men's First Division
Ferrycarrig Park

Wexford FC v Treaty United

6 - 4
eLOI-Group B
Online Event

Wexford FC v Treaty United

(Round 2)
1 - 0
LOI Men's First Division
Jackman Park

Treaty United v Wexford FC

Ground

Markets Field
Markets Field, Limerick City, County Limerick, Munster, V94 AY9C, Ireland

Tom is a multimedia reporter and broadcaster based in Limerick. His main focus is Soccer, Gaelic Games and Rugby. He first starting writing reports aged 14. He is no relation to Tom Clancy, American novelist.