Killester DonnycarneyVideo
Details
| Date | Time | League | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 July 2022 | 6:30 pm | FAI Cup | 2022 |
Match Report
Lucan United advance past Killester Donnycarney in FAI Cup
Lucan United booked their place in the second round of the FAI Cup after a comfortable 3-0 victory over Killester/Donnycarney this evening. First-half strikes from Josh Ukek and Harry McEvoy gave John Doyle’s side a 2-0 lead at the interval before a penalty from Dave Mooney sealed the win in the second half.
The game was played in miserable conditions with heavy rain throughout, but considering the weather, some high-quality football was on display.
The front three of Gary Seary, Dave Mooney and Josh Ukek caused Killester serious problems from the off and it was some great link-up from Seary and Mooney which led to the opening goal. A give and go between the duo ended up in Mooney squaring the ball across the box to the waiting Josh Ukek who finished emphatically into the roof of the net to open the scoring.
Killester did enjoy spells of possession and some long-range effort, but lacked that clinical edge inside the opponent's final third.
On the cusp of half time, Killester Donnycarney failed to clear their lines from an in-swinging free. The ball bounced into the path of Harry McEvoy who finished with an unbelievable back-heeled volley into the back of the net, dealing Killester a killer blow right before the interval.
Gary Howlett’s side did grow into the game at the start of the second half and had their fair share of the ball but failed to break down a resilient Lucan defence.
On the hour mark, Josh Ukek was fouled inside the Killester box and the referee pointed to the spot. Veteran striker Dave Mooney stepped up and made no mistake from 12 yards.
Lucan United were happy to defend their lead for the closing stages but were dealt a blow late on when Glen Hollywood was dismissed for dissent meaning he will miss their second round tie.
Killester also ended the game with 10 men after substitute Craig Giles was shown a straight red card also for dissent.
It’s a huge win for Lucan United who will have to wait and see who they draw in the next round of the FAI Cup.
Timeline
| 3. Joshua Ukek | 26' | |
| 11. Gary Seary | 28' | |
| 41' | 18. Darren Kavanagh | |
| 12. Harry McEvoy | 44' | |
| 9. Dave Mooney | 59' | |
| Dave Mooney Andrew Bracken | 66' | |
| 66' | Robbie Dunne Craig Giles | |
| 80' | Karl Moore Evan Gilroy | |
| Joshua Ukek Jonathan Lukaso | 81' | |
| Gary Seary Sean Ray | 81' | |
| Adrian Rafferty Eugeniu Silvca | 86' |
Ground
| O'Hanlon Park, Celbridge |
|---|
| O'Hanlon Park, Dublin Road, Celbridge, County Kildare, W23 AX07, Ireland |
Luke Delaney
Luke Delaney is a Final Year Journalism Student in DCU. Sports Reporter for Wicklow People and Finalwhistle.ie.
Full Time as Lucan progress to the next round of the 2022 FAI Cup.
Full Time as Lucan progress to the next round of the 2022 FAI Cup.
Craig Giles is dismissed for dissent to even the teams at 10 men a piece.
Eugeniu Slivca for Adrian Rafferty for Killester Donnycarney
Glenn Hollywood red card for dissent which will be a huge loss for Lucan United in the next round.
Sean Ray for Gary Seary & Jonathan Lukaso for Josh Ukek for Lucan United
Evan Gilroy for Karl Moore for Killester
Stevan Nolan’s free kick is saved excellently by Lenantovic to keep his clean sheet intact.
Robert Dunne with a free header to pull one back for Killester after a great delivery from Stephen Chambers’ corner. Sadly for Killester, Dunne couldn’t make a proper connection and the ball fizzed side of the target.
Dave Mooney steps up and sends the keeper the wrong way. This could be game set and match to Lucan United now.
Mark Ryan brings down Ukek and the referee points to the spot.
Harry McEvoy with a vital clearance to deny a certain tap in for Robert Dunne after a dangerous ball from Stevan Nolan across the six-yard box
Back underway for the second period here in Celbridge
Half time and it’s advantage to Lucan United after a fantastic first half.
Robert Dunne comes very close to pulling one back for Killester/Donnycarney but his effort from the edge of the area goes inches over the bar.
Harry McEvoy with a stunner just on the cusp of half time. Killester fail to clear their lines from a free and the Lucan centre half finishes with a back heel volley into the top corner.2-0 to Lucan
Darren Kavanagh booked for a poor tackle and lucky for it just to be a yellow. Killester/Donnycarney starting to get frustrated here.
Killester/Donnycarney are struggling with Seary and Mooney and it takes a strong save from Evan Whelan to deny Mooney from inside the box.
Dave Mooney with an audacious chipped effort from 20 yards which narrowly missed the target.
Gary Seary booked for a late challenge.
Gary Seary and Dave Mooney link up brilliantly before Mooney sets Josh Ukek up who finishes emphatically into the roof of the net. Lucan lead
Both sides seeing their fair share of possession in the opening 20 minutes but the deadlock is yet to be broken. Mooney and Seary looking dangerous for Lucan in the break
Gary Seary gets on the end of Josh Ukek’s cross and somehow manages to pull the ball back into the path of Dave Mooney. The veteran striker’s header looked destined for the top corner but Evan Whelan produced a top save to keep the game scoreless.
Stevan Nolan with the first chance of the game but his half volley goes straight down the throat of Lucan’s Ernie Lenantovic
We’re underway here in Celbridge
Just under five minutes to go until kick off at a very wet O’Hanlon Park
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