1 v 2 
WaterfordDetails
| Date | Time | League | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 July 2021 | 7:45 pm | LOI Men's Premier Division | 2021 |
Match Report
Drogs dig deep for victory
An 83rd minute strike from substitute Armando Junior Quitirna proved to be the difference as Waterford came away 2-1 winners over Drogheda United at Head In The Game Park.
Marc Bircham’s mission to keep the Blues from relegation is looking more likely.
The first half was one of very few chances. Both sides struggled to work the goalkeepers.
Drogheda’s first opportunity of note came as Mark Doyle was picked out with a wonderful ball. He spotted Waterford ‘keeper Brian Murphy off his line and tried to loop the ball over him. However, his effort was just over the bar.
Cian Kavanagh got Waterford’s first real chance as he was put in behind the home side’s back line but could not keep his strike on target as he was under a lot of pressure from the Drogheda defence.
As both teams went into the dressing rooms at half-time it was a very evenly matched affair.
It was Waterford who eventually went ahead in the 51st minute. Shane Griffin whipped a free-kick into the box and John Martin was there to glance it into the top corner giving David Odumosu no chance in the Drogheda net.
The home side drew themselves level less than 20 minutes later when Daniel O’Reilly’s long ball found the run of Ronan Murray in behind the Waterford defence. Murray took a great touch and squared it to Jake Hyland who easily dispatched into an empty net.
The visitors went ahead again in the 83rd minute through substitute Armando Quitirna Junior who received the ball in the box. The ball was behind the winger but he did well to turn and let his shot go finding the net and securing the three points for his side.
Anthony Wordsworth received a red card late on for what seemed to be dissent.
Marc Bircharm will be delighted that his side were able to continue their recent form and pick up another win.
Tim Clancy will be disappointed that Drogheda could not hold on and get a point especially considering that they were at home.
Timeline
| 16' | 4. Niall O'Keeffe | |
| 8. Gary Deegan | 19' | |
| 36' | 23. Shane Griffin | |
| 45' | Kyle Ferguson Jack Stafford | |
| 51' | 10. John Martin | |
| 11. Jake Hyland | 68' | |
| 69' | Cian Kavanagh Prince Mustwunguma | |
| 75' | Phoenix Patterson Armando Junior Quitirna | |
| 83' | 11. Armando Junior Quitirna | |
| Luke Heeney Jordan Adeyemo | 87' | |
| 95' | 40. Anthony Wordsworth |
Past Meetings
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(Series 10)
0 - 7LOI Men's Premier Division
Regional Sports Centre Waterford v Drogheda United |
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(Series 1)
1 - 0LOI Men's Premier Division
Weavers Park Drogheda United v Waterford |
Ground
| Weavers Park |
|---|
| United Park, Cross Lane, Fair Gate, The Borough District of Drogheda, County Louth, Leinster, A92DKR0, Ireland |
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It looks as if Anthony Wordsworth has been sent off
Drogheda awarded a late free-kick
Prince hits the crossbar from the edge of the box
Adeyemo goes down in the box but the ref waves it away
Armando Junior Quitirna does well to finish inside the box
Waterford get their second
Conor Kane has an effort deflected wide
A ball into the box is controlled by Murray and played across to Jake Hyland who taps it in
Drogheda are level
Griffin causes more problems for Drogheda from a set-piece as they do well to clear the ball
Ronan Murray's effort does not trouble Murphy
Drogheda free-kick just outside the Waterford area
Odumosu makes a wonderful one on one save
John Martin got on the end of Griffin's whipped free-kick and headed it home
The ball is in the net
Free-kick for Waterford in a dangerous position
Darragh Markey goes through but his effort is straight at Murphy
Drogheda get the second period underway
The players are back on the pitch ahead of the second period
HALF-TIME: Drogheda United 0-0 Waterford
A Deegan shot is deflected wide
Cian Kavanagh is put through but he cannot keep his shot on target
Corcoran with a strike on the half volley from outside the box is off target
Shane Griffin receives a booking
Doyle is picked out and cleverly heads the ball over Brian Murphy but it also goes over the bar, very unlucky
Gary Deegan is booked for a dangerous tackle
Doyle misses a wonderful opportunity after the ball was played across goal
Niall O'Keefe receives the first yellow of the game after a late challenge
Mark Doyle with a great run but sees his effort trickle past the far post
Dinny Corcoran has a great chance but does not connect with the ball cleanly
The game is underway
O'Reilly is back from suspension and Hyland captains the side
Massey and Brown miss out through suspension while Lyons, Douglas and Hughes are out through injury
The Drogheda line up is in
Marc Bircham will be hopeful that they can come away with a win again tonight
The Blues also saw their FAI Cup game go to penalties but it was them who came out winners over Athlone Town
Tim Clancy will be hoping his side can bounce back with a win tonight
The Drogs come into this one on the back of a loss to Derry City in the FAI Cup on penalties
Head In The Game Park is the venue for tonight's match
Hello and welcome to Final Whistle's coverage of tonight's SSE Airtricity League game between Drogheda United and Waterford