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Date Time League Season
17 March 2023 5:00 pm LOI Men's First Division 2023

Match Report

Galway five from five with win away at Cobh

It’s Galway who maintain their 100% record after a convincing win in St.Colmans Park.

Vincent Borden continued his fine goalscoring form after 35 minutes to put the away side in the lead and it was Ronan Manning who made the best of a Charlie Lyons error to make it 2-0 for Galway as they now make it five wins from five.

It was Galway who started the game the better and had Cobh on the back foot from the first minute. 

Both sides struggled to make any clear chances early into the match and it wasn't until the 25th minute that Galway started making their pressure count. 

Cobh gave away free kicks in dangerous positions with both centre backs being booked within minutes of each other.  

Galway’s delivery from these set pieces was poor and was easily dealt with by the home side. 

It was another free kick after 35 minutes which saw United break the deadlock this time a short free kick was played into the path of the inform Vincent Borden whose effort from outside the area snuck into the bottom corner to give the away side the lead. 

As we have seen from the Tribemen’s this season Galway displayed great character and maturity after scoring a cut out any chance of a quick Cobh Ramblers response and they went in with their 1-0 lead. 

Galway United came out for the second half looking to put the game to bed and Cobh really struggled to get out of their own half and keep possession.

Cobh made a triple substitution after the hour mark but unfortunately for Ramblers galway struck again just three minutes later, a mistake from former United player Charlie lyons played the ball straight to Keita and Keitas effort was well saved only for the ball to find Ronan Manning in the box who happily slotted it home Galway now well in command and leading 2-0. 

Galway used their bench and experience to see out the game and Galway looked very dominant as they look the side to beat in the early exchanges of the first division as they brought their total to 5 wins from 5. 

Cobh Ramblers

1Lee Steacy Goalkeeper
2Michael McCarthy Defender
3Cian Browne Defender
5Breandan Frahill Defender 22'
6Charlie Lyons Defender 23'
8Pierce Phillips 28 Midfielder
10Jack Doherty Midfielder
16Luke Desmond 18 Midfielder
24Issa Kargbo 34 Defender
29Tiernan O’Brien 9 Midfielder
39Jason Abbott Midfielder
30Darragh Burke Goalkeeper
4Justin Eguaibor Defender
9Jake Hegarty 29 Forward
12Darragh O’Sullivan Connell Defender
14David Bosnjak Midfielder
17Claudio Osorio Midfielder
18Callum Stringer 16 Midfielder
28Dale Holland 8 Midfielder
34James O’Leary 24 Defender

Galway Utd

1Brendan Clarke Goalkeeper
3Regan Donelon 2 Defender
4Rob Slevin Defender
5Killian Brouder Defender
21Colm Horgan Defender
14Ronan Manning 19 Midfielder 63'
17Vincent Borden 6 Defender 35'
22Conor McCormack Midfielder
24Edward McCarthy 23 Midfielder
11Ibrahim Keita 10 Forward
7Stephen Walsh Forward 45'
16Alex Rutter Goalkeeper
2Conor O’Keeffe 3 Defender
6Maurice Nugent 17 Defender
8Mikie Rowe Midfielder
9Rob Manley Forward
10David Hurley 11 Midfielder
19Francely Lomboto 14 Forward
20Evan O’Connor Defender
23Darren Clarke 24 Midfielder
  • 93'

    Full time its Galway who take all three points back West!

  • 90'

    Three minutes of added time

  • 89'

    Inside the last minute and it looks to be going Galway's way

  • 83'

    Galway using their experience and their bench to see this game out and they look more likely to get another goal than a Cobh fight back

  • 75'

    Cobh have gone off the boil since conceding the second Galway looking dominate

  • 63'

    Massive error from Charlie Lyons put Keita through 1 on 1 with the keeper the initial shot was well saved but Ronan Manning came into the box just on time to slot home 2-0!

  • 59'

    Triple change for the home side Jake Hegerty Callum Stringer and James O'Leary replace Issa Kargbo Luke Desmond and Tiernan O'Brien

  • 50'

    Galway have started the better of the two teams Cobh under massive pressure here early in the second half!

  • 45'

    Second half is underway!

  • 46'

    Half time Galway lead 1-0 at the break!

  • 45'

    Walsh booked for diving

  • 40'

    Cobh struggling to keep hold of possession is letting Galway get a foothold here they will want to make sure its not more than 1-0 going in at half time

  • 35'

    Vincent Borden a free kick taken short and he rifles his effort into the bottom corner a great finish

  • 34'

    Led to a corner and Cobh are under pressure

  • 32'

    Another free kick for United in a dangerous position

  • 28'

    A few free kicks in dangerous positions for Galway have seen Galway stay on the front foot Cobh defending well

  • 24'

    Charlie Lyons is booked just moments later

  • 23'

    Breandan Frahill is the first player booked

  • 18'

    Fairly even in the early exchanges here both sides failing to test the keepers as of now

  • 12'

    First corner of the day goes Galway's way!

  • 9'

    Galway forced into a early change as Regan Donelon is forced off with an injury Connor O'Keeffe replaces him

  • 3'

    Cobh break well into the box with their early effort going just wide!

  • 1'

    Kick off!

  • Its a damp day in Cobh as kick off is not far away

  • Both sides undefeated heading into todays match in what promises to be a great clash!

  • Hello and welcome to our live commentary between Cobh and Galway!

Past Meetings

(Round 31)
1 - 1
LOI Men's First Division
St. Colman's Park

Cobh Ramblers 1-1 Galway United

(Round 24)
3 - 0
LOI Men's First Division
Eamonn Deacy Park

Galway United v Cobh Ramblers

(Round 15)
0 - 4
LOI Men's First Division
St. Colman's Park

Cobh Ramblers v Galway United

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

Galway United v Cobh Ramblers

(Series 24)
0 - 1
LOI Men's First Division
St. Colman's Park

Cobh Ramblers v Galway United

(Series 15)
2 - 0
LOI Men's First Division
Eamonn Deacy Park

Galway United v Cobh Ramblers

(Series 6)
0 - 4
LOI Men's First Division
St. Colman's Park

Cobh Ramblers v Galway United

(Series 14)
0 - 1
LOI Men's First Division
Eamonn Deacy Park

Galway United v Cobh Ramblers

(Series 5)
2 - 2
LOI Men's First Division
St. Colman's Park

Cobh Ramblers v Galway United

Ground

St. Colman's Park
Saint Colman\'s Park, Norwood Park, Cobh Urban, Cobh Municipal District, County Cork, Munster, P24 F252, Ireland

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