Details
Date | Time | League | Season |
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27 June 2022 | 7:45 pm | LOI Men's First Division | 2022 |
Match Report
Magerusan Magic as Longford beat Galway
A second-half brace from Cristian Magerusan saw Longford Town claim a deserved win over title challengers Galway Utd at Bishopsgate.
Magerusan opened the scoring in the 62nd minute; Mick McDonnell knocked the ball down and Magerusan fired to the net from close range.
In the 74th minute Town had claims for a penalty waved away. Eight minutes later a Dylan Barnett corner was headed home by Magerusan.
The home side bossed the early exchanges of the first half with Conor Kearns denying Aaron Robinson and Magerusan.
Magerusa also hit the crossbar with a header in the fourth minute. Galway’s Conor McCormack brought an excellent save out of Town netminder Luke Dennison in the 14th minute.
Minutes later Wilson Waweru got into a good position but he dragged his shot wide. In the 23rd minute Kearns brought off an excellent save to deny Aaron Robinson. The home side continued to cause problems for the Galway defence.
In the 26th minute Michael Barker got onto the end of a Dylan Barnett corner but his effort hit Alex Murphy and he cleared. Three minutes later and Mageruson really should’ve done better with his effort.
Murphy played an excellent ball into Ed McCarthy in the 33rd minute but he brought a good save out of Dennison. Just before the break the visitors piled on pressure. Diego Portilla had an effort that was blocked by the Town defence. There was a scramble but nothing was created to trouble the Town keeper.
The opening exchanges of the second half were quite even. The deadlock was eventually broken just after the hour mark by Magerusan, it was no more than the player and the home side deserved. In the 74th minute the home side had appeals for a penalty turned down after Portilla appeared to haul down Karl Chambers.
Galway emptied their bench in the hope of getting something out of the game but it didn’t have the desired impact. In the 82nd minute Magerusan doubled the home side’s advantage. Galway couldn’t find a response and offered very little in the way of chances as Dennison kept his goal intact.
Timeline
Past Meetings
(Round 14)
2 - 0LOI Men's First Division
Eamonn Deacy Park Galway United v Longford Town |
(Round 7)
2 - 1LOI Men's First Division
Bishopsgate, Longford Longford Town v Galway United |
(Playoff Final)
1 - 2LOI Men's Promotion / Relegation Playoffs
UCD Bowl Galway Utd v Longford Town |
(Series 15)
2 - 6LOI Men's First Division
Bishopsgate, Longford Longford Town v Galway United |
(Series 6)
0 - 1LOI Men's First Division
Eamonn Deacy Park Galway United v Longford Town |
7:45 pmLOI Men's Premier Division
Eamonn Deacy Park Galway United FC v Longford Town FC |
1 - 1LOI Men's Premier Division
Bishopsgate, Longford Longford Town FC v Galway United FC |
2 - 2LOI Men's Premier Division
Eamonn Deacy Park Galway United FC v Longford Town FC |
4 - 2LOI Men's Premier Division
Eamonn Deacy Park Galway United FC v Longford Town FC |
1LOI Men's Premier Division
Bishopsgate, Longford Longford Town FC v Galway United FC |
1 - 2LOI Men's Premier Division
Eamonn Deacy Park Galway United FC v Longford Town FC |
Ground
Bishopsgate, Longford |
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City Calling Stadium, L50021, Mullolagher, Cloondara ED, Longford Municipal District, County Longford, Leinster, Ireland |
And it's over. A great win for the Town
Cristian Magerusan
Eric Molloy
Diego Portilla is off
Charlie Lyons is on
Ed McCarthy
Shane Doherty is on
GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLL. Cristian Mageruson with goal number 2 for the Town
Karl Chambers appears to be taken down by Diego Portilla but the referee gives a goal-kick
Wilson Waweru is off
Francely Lomboto is on
Manu Dimas off
Jordan Adeyemo is on
Gary Boylan goes off
Stephen Walsh is on
Diego Portilla is booked
Ryan Graydon cuts inside and curls a terrific shot but it just shaves the bottom of the post.
GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL Cristian Mageruson for the Town
Twice Town have had mis-placed passes that have gone out for throw-ins.
Aaron Robinson receives a yellow card much to the disgust of the home supporters.
Town win a corner but it comes to nothing
Half-time here and it's scoreless
Karl Chambers fouls Wilson Waweru, Galway have a free in a dangerous position
Diego Portilla effort is blocked by the Town defence.
Ed McCarthy brings a fine save out of Dennison. It was a great ball in from Alex Murphy
Magerusan should've done better with his effort there after the referee plays advantage.
Michael Barker with an effort from a Dylan Barnett corner, it hits Alex Murphy and he's able to clear.
Conor Kearns with a great save to deny Aaron Robinson. It has been all Town.
Wilson Waweru gets into a good position but he drags his shot wide.
Conor McCormack with a strike that is tipped over the bar by Town keeper Luke Dennison
Before that Killian Brouder put in a harsh challenge on Magerusan, and nothing. That's his second rash challenge
Very good tackle on Ryan Graydon by Conor O'Keeffe
A great cross in from Karl Chambers meets the head of Ryan Graydon, but he heads over.
Corner is cleared by the Town defence
A cross into the box from Gary Boylan was headed out for a corner by Shane Elworthy, with Wilson Waweru just lurking behind
Magerusan then hits the crossbar. Ouch!
Cristian Magerusan brings a save out of Conor Kearns
The ball is played to Matthew O'Brien his cross is gathered by Conor Kearns
Town win a free.
Galway drew 0-0 with Treaty Utd on Friday night while Town lost 2-1 away to Wexford.
Town have two players out through suspension and their bench is quite light. Dean McMenamy and Sam Verdon out through suspension
It's a miserable evening here in Longford. I don't think we'll have much of crowd.
Welcome to Bishopsgate for this evening's clash between Longford Town and Galway Utd. I'm Deniese O'Flaherty and I'll be keeping you updated