2 v 1 
UCD AFCDetails
| Date | Time | League | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 October 2021 | 7:45 pm | LOI Men's First Division | 2021 |
Match Report
Doherty and Robinson deliver for Wexford
Goals from Jack Doherty and Kyle Robinson helped Wexford FC to a superb 2-1 win over UCD tonight at Ferrycarrig Park in the First Division. The result means that they find themselves just a point behind ninth placed Cobh Ramblers.
Tonight’s victory is testament to the incredible work that manager Ian Ryan has done since joining in May.
The hosts looked comfortable on the ball and dominated large spells against one of the best sides in the division.
Neither side was able to carve out many clear-cut chances in a balanced opening 20 minutes. Thomas Considine came closest for the hosts when a Kevin McEvoy ball bounced fortunately for him, but his timid effort was an easy save for Carl Williams.
Just after the half hour mark Ian Ryan’s side took a deserved lead. Jack Moylan slipped the ball through for Jack Doherty who saw his close range effort deflected into the back of the net.
Liam Kerrigan proved to be a thorn in Wexford’s side for most of the first-half but he failed to convert any chances and The Students went into the break a goal down.
Andrew Myler’s half-time team talk clearly worked, as the visitors looked reinvigorated after the restart. A lobbed pass from Jack Keaney floated over the Wexford defence and Kerrigan fired home the equaliser into the bottom corner.
Kerrigan and company caused havoc for the opening 10 minutes of the second-half. Jimmy Corcoran stepped up to make two big saves against the goal scorer and Mark Dignam.
Around the hour mark the Wexford of the first-half seemed to reappear. Carl Williams was forced into making a great save from a Doherty free-kick.
On 62 minutes, the winner came. Paul Cleary’s quick free-kick over the top was brought down brilliantly by Kyle Robinson. Robinson drove towards goal and managed to squeeze the ball past Williams from a tight angle.
Tonight’s result gives Wexford the platform to finally move up from the bottom of the table, having made up the 10-point gap between them and ninth position. As for the Students, tonight will be seen as a missed opportunity to secure their place in the play-offs.
Timeline
| 8. Harry Groome | 19' | |
| 19. Jack Doherty | 32' | |
| 37' | 6. Jack Keaney | |
| 9. Kyle Robinson | 39' | |
| 45' | Adam Verdon Eoin Farrell | |
| 45' | Dara Keane Paul Doyle | |
| 49' | 7. Liam Kerrigan | |
| 9. Kyle Robinson | 62' | |
| 67' | Mark Dignam Evan Caffrey | |
| Kyle Robinson Evan Farrell | 73' | |
| 19. Evan Farrell | 83' | |
| 83' | Jack Keaney Danu Kinsella Bishop | |
| Thomas Considine Daniel Dobbin | 88' | |
| Jack Doherty Luke Scanlon | 90' | |
| Conor Crowley Ayman Yousif | 90' | |
| 90' | 21. Paul Doyle |
Past Meetings
|
(Series 15)
2 - 1LOI Men's First Division
UCD Bowl University College Dublin AFC v Wexford FC |
|
(Series 6)
0 - 6LOI Men's First Division
Ferrycarrig Park Wexford FC v University College Dublin AFC |
|
(Series 10)
8 - 0LOI Men's First Division
UCD Bowl University College Dublin AFC v Wexford FC |
|
(Series 1)
1 - 1LOI Men's First Division
Ferrycarrig Park Wexford FC v University College Dublin AFC |
Ground
| Ferrycarrig Park |
|---|
| Ferrycarrig Park, Kilpatrick, The Borough District of Wexford, County Wexford, Leinster, Y35 E296, Ireland |
Scanlon and Yousif replace Doherty and Crowley
Paul Doyle is booked
Four minutes of injury-time to be added
UCD win a corner after a deflected shot
Jack Moylan surges into the box but his shot hits the side netting
Daniel Dobbin replaces Thomas Considine
Keaney is replaced by Danu Kinsella
Evan Farrell is booked
Wexford still coming forward, hunting for a third
Just eight minutes left to play at Ferrycarrig Park, a huge task ahead of the hosts to try and hold on to their lead
Another great save from the Wexford 'keeper to maintain their lead
Corcoran palms a corner around the post
Evan Farrell replaces Kyle Robinson
Kerrigan sends a wild effort high over the bar
Michael Gallagher fouls Thomas Considine in the air
Doherty goes close, forcing a great save from Williams
Mark Dignam is replaced
Evan Caffrey comes on
A great long distance strike from Groome just whistles over the bar
What a finish! A long free-kick from Paul Cleary finds Kyle Robinson who manages to squeeze the ball into the back of the net from a tight angle.
Harry Groome with an effort from some distance, but it causes Williams no trouble
Carl Williams palms Jack Doherty's free-kick away
Moylan is fouled after a mazy dribble, winning a free-kick in a dangerous area
Corcoran again! Mark Dignam is denied after Corcoran rushed off his line
A great save from Jimmy Corcoran denies Kerrigan a second goal. Corner to UCD
Colm Whelan puts the resulting free-kick wide
Michael Gallagher is fouled just outside the Wexford box. The Students have started this second-half very well
Considine cuts in from the left and shoots. but his effort trickles wide of the post
1-1! And it's the man that has caused Wexford problems all night, Liam Kerrigan, who latches on to a great pass from Jack Keaney before powering home the equaliser
Double change for UCD. Paul Doyle and Eoin Farrell replace Adam Verdon and Dara Keane
Second-half gets underway
HT: Wexford lead 1-0 after a great display in the opening 45. The hosts have stepped up to the task so far this evening
Colm Whelan strikes, but it goes wide
Kyle Robinson goes into the referee's book after a foul on Michael Gallagher
Jack Moylan attempts a shot from a free-kick but it floats over the bar
Keaney is booked for a foul on Moylan
Keaney sends the free-kick under the wall but it is an easy save for Corcoran
Liam Kerrigan is bowled over by McEvoy following a few questionable tackles from both sides. Free to UCD
GOAL! After a great move Jack Doherty's effort takes a fortunate deflection to give the hosts a deserved lead
Kerrigan with a snap-shot from distance but he can't get it under control and it goes wide of the goal
Kevin McEvoy's long ball bounces fortunately and allows Thomas Considine through on goal, but his timid effort rolls into the hands of Carl Williams
Not many clear-cut chances in this one, but both sides have shown glimpses of some great play
Harry Groome is booked for a foul on Kerrigan
Harvey O'Brien sends a header over the bar
A fairly balanced opening 15 minutes. Wexford have created the better chances but The Students have looked good playing a sharp, possession-based game.
Keaney's free-kick goes well wide of the target
Kerrigan with a nice run that results in him being fouled just outside the Wexford box
Paul Cleary's header can't find the target
Doherty has a shot blocked after some nice play from Harry Groome. Corner to the hosts
Paul Cleary commits a foul in the middle of the pitch. Free to UCD
Jack Keaney with a speculative effort that sails well over the bar
A positive start from the hosts and they have won a corner here
UCD get the game underway
Just five minutes until kick-off
Both sides will be hoping to bounce back following cup exits and a loss each in their previous First Division fixtures
Lineups for both sides are now up!
A win for the hosts would potentially allow them to crawl out from the bottom of the table. Meanwhile, The Students have a chance to overtake second placed Galway with a win tonight.
Hello and welcome to FinalWhistle.ie's coverage of tonight's First Division clash between Wexford FC and UCD at Ferrycarrig Park. I am Seán Crosbie and I will be updating you on tonight's events.