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Date Time League Season
24 March 2023 7:45 pm LOI Men's First Division 2023

Match Report

Omorehiomwan The Hero To See Bray Extend Unbeaten Run

Cole Omorehiomwan was once again the hero for Bray who have further extended their unbeaten run in their 3-2 win over Wexford.

A back and forth tussle with both sides having the lead at some points was won out by the Seagulls, as the centre half scored his third of the season so far in the 70th minute, helping the Wanderers match their longest unbeaten run set in 1995/96.

Bray started the game the brighter and put themselves in front in the 6th minute. A Dane Massey ball forward was flicked on by Chris Lyons to the on-running Ben Feeney. The striker did brilliantly to muscle off his opponent and then placed a lovely left footed finish into the bottom corner. 

No sooner had the home side taken the lead however than Wexford responded in kind only 3 minutes later. Some lovely play down the left hand side by Mark Hanratty who played infield to Danny Furlong. His first time curling shot was parried out by Alex Moody but only as far as Aaron Dobbs who struck a lovely shot into the near post to equalize for Wexford.

The away side then took the lead on the half hour mark. A corner was swung in deep to the back post and, with the aid of strong wind, was headed home by captain Ethan Boyle, the away side having looked perhaps the better side since they equalised.

Wexford should have doubled their advantage in the 36th minute when after a lovely interchange with Furlong, Dobbs found himself through on goal. His shot was excellently saved by Moody though to keep the Boyne-siders at bay. 

They were made to pay for this just five minutes later. Harry Groome, who has been brilliant so far in the middle of the park for Bray this season, played a defence splitting ball through the Wexford back line which found Feeney. Patience was key as he let Noel Heffernan come off his line and rolled the ball through his legs to bring the Seagulls level at the break.

Wexford started the second half the better but Bray grew into the game and had a great chance to retake the lead when Joseph Power hit a great strike that dipped low and struck the post.

The home side did take the lead however on the 70th minute. Max Murphy, who was dominate down the left hand side all half, played a deep cross which Feeney headed back towards goal. Heffernan scrambled it clear but only to the feet of Cole Omorehiomwan who tapped home his third goal of the season, proving very useful at both ends for the Seagulls.

Wexford seemed deflated by this and did not muster much else, with the over the top ball for substitute Jordan Adeyemo their only outlet. Bray will travel down to Cobh next week while Wexford will host Treaty United.

Bray Wanderers

1Alex Moody Goalkeeper
3Len O’Sullivan 2 Defender
6Luka Lovic Midfielder
8Harry Groome Midfielder
9Chris Lyons 19 Forward
11Ger Shortt 10 Forward
12Cole Omorehiomwan Defender 70'
14Dane Massey Defender
15Ben Feeney Forward 6', 41'
18Max Murphy Midfielder
23Joe Power 7 Midfielder
25Stephen McGuinness Goalkeeper
2Eoin Farrell 3 Forward
4Jack Hudson Defender
7Conor Crowley 23 Midfielder
10Conor Davis 11 Forward
16Callum Thompson Forward
19Jake Walker 9 Forward
21Guillermo Almirall Midfielder
24Zach Donohue Defender

Wexford FC

18Charlie Heffernan Goalkeeper
2Darragh Levingston Midfielder 58'
4Hugh Douglas Defender
5Ethan Boyle Defender 28'
7Karl Chambers 23 Forward
10Aaron Dobbs 21 Forward 9'
11Mark Hanratty Midfielder
13James Crawford Defender
15Danny Furlong 9 Forward
16Corban Piper Midfielder
25Aaron Doran 22 Midfielder 56'
1Colm Cox Goalkeeper
22Kaylem Harnett 25 Midfielder
3Ben Lynch Midfielder
9Jordan Adeyemo 15 Forward
12Matthew Dunne Defender
23Jordon Tallon 7 Defender
21Sean Fitzpatrick 10 Forward
  • 96'

    Full time at the Carlisle and Bray are now 8 games unbeaten, coming from behind to beat Wexford 3-2. A brace from Ben Feeney and the winner came from Cole Omorehiomwan. Wexford's two goals came from Aaaron Dobbs and Ethan Boyle. Thanks for joining me this evening.

  • 91'

    Four minutes added on at the end of the second half, Wexford looking for something to get them level.

  • 82'

    Bray make another sub, Walker replacing Lyons.

  • 80'

    Another two changes for Wexford, Fitzpatrick and Tallon replace Chambers and Dobbs.

  • 76'

    Double change for Bray, Davis and Crowley replace Shortt and Power.

  • 70'

    Bray take the lead again! A deep cross is headed at goal by Feeney, saved by Heffernan but it goes out to Omorehiomwan who taps home for his third of the season. Not bad for a centre half.

  • 67'

    Two subs for Wexford, Harnett and Adeyemo on for Furlong and Doran.

  • 64'

    Bray hit the post! A shot from about 25 yards out from Power dips low and hits the post. Bray building in momentum now with the wind in their favour.

  • 58'

    Another yellow for Wexford, this time Darragh Levingston for a shove on Max Murphy.

  • 56'

    First yellow of the game is given to Aaron Doran and Wexford.

  • 53'

    Wexford had the better spell of possession in the opening period of this half but no chances for either side as of yet.

  • 46'

    Second half kicks off.

  • 47'

    Half time here and it's been a real treat for spectators, both sides with some poor defensive moments and great finishes. Much to think about for both at the break.

  • 46'

    Only a minute added on here.

  • 41'

    Bray equalise! Harry Groome spilts the Wexford defence apart and plays Feeney in who slots between Heffernan's legs. What a game we're having here at the Carlisle.

  • 39'

    Joe Power's free kick is spilled by Heffernan but Bray can't make it count in the melee after.

  • 36'

    Wexford should have had a third. A lovely one-two between Furlong and Dobbs plays the latter through but Moody is equal to it with an excellent save.

  • Goal for Wexford was scored by Ethan Boyle.

  • 28'

    Wexford take the lead! A corner is swung in deep and the wind dips the ball down quickly, at moment it's difficult to see who headed in but will confirm after.

  • 26'

    Bray forced into the first change of the game. Len O'Sullivan goes off injured, replaced by Eoin Farrell.

  • 19'

    The game has quietened after that ferocious first 10 minutes with both sides now enjoying spells of possession.

  • 9'

    What a start here, Wexford equalise! Furlong strikes a curling effort which Moody does well to save but he can only parry it out to the oncoming Dobbs who strikes a low finish past the Bray keeper. 1-1.

  • 6'

    It's 1-0 Bray! Feeney finds himself through on goal, he shrugs off a defender and slots a lovely left-footed finish into the net.

  • 5'

    First chance for Bray as Feeney heads over from a Shortt cross.

  • Underway here at the Carlisle Grounds.

  • Referee for tonight's fixture is Gavin Colfer, with linesmen Darren Carey and Sean Stephens and fourth official Eoghan O'Shea.

  • Three changes for both sides this evening. In come Chris Lyons, Len O'Sullivan and Ger Shortt for Bray and Karl Chambers, Danny Furlong and Corban Piper for Wexford.

  • Hello and welcome to a blustery Carlisle Grounds where an unbeaten Bray side host Wexford FC this evening. Team news will be out soon enough.

Past Meetings

(Round 33)
4 - 2
LOI Men's First Division
Ferrycarrig Park

Wexford FC 4-2 Bray Wanderers

(Round 22)
2 - 2
LOI Men's First Division
Carlisle Grounds

Bray Wanderers v Wexford FC

(Round 14)
1 - 1
LOI Men's First Division
Ferrycarrig Park

Wexford FC v Bray Wanderers

(Round 7)
0 - 0
LOI Men's First Division
Carlisle Grounds

Bray Wanderers v Wexford FC

(Series 27)
4 - 2
LOI Men's First Division
Ferrycarrig Park

Wexford FC v Bray Wanderers

(Series 18)
3 - 1
LOI Men's First Division
Carlisle Grounds

Bray Wanderers v Wexford FC

(Series 9)
0 - 1
LOI Men's First Division
Ferrycarrig Park

Wexford FC v Bray Wanderers

(Series 11)
1 - 3
LOI Men's First Division
Ferrycarrig Park

Wexford FC v Bray Wanderers

(Series 2)
2 - 0
LOI Men's First Division
Carlisle Grounds

Bray Wanderers v Wexford FC

1 - 3
LOI Men's Premier Division
Ferrycarrig Park

Wexford FC v Bray Wanderers FC

3
LOI Men's Premier Division
Carlisle Grounds

Bray Wanderers FC v Wexford FC

2
LOI Men's Premier Division
Ferrycarrig Park

Wexford FC v Bray Wanderers FC

Officials

RefereeAssistantsFourth Official
Gavin ColferDarren CareyEoghan O’Shea

Ground

Carlisle Grounds
Carlisle Grounds, Seapoint Road, Bray No 2, The Municipal District of Bray, County Wicklow, Leinster, A98 T9D9, Ireland

This second year journalism student in Dublin City University has an avid Soccer and League of Ireland fan since his first visit to the Carlisle Grounds over a decade ago.