1 v 2 
UCD AFCDetails
| Date | Time | League | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 June 2021 | 7:45 pm | LOI Men's First Division | 2021 |
Match Report
UCD edge Cabo’
UCD edged the South Dublin derby, as Colm Whelan and Liam Kerrigan found the net for the students in their 2-1 away win over Cabinteely at Stradbrook Road.
In a first half that was evenly matched between the teams, neither side had a clear-cut goal chance, although Cabinteely shaded it in terms of goal chances, creating the better positions.
UCD attempted to play long balls deep into Cabinteely territory and both keepers were tested in the early stages. The home side looked dangerous down the right wing, while UCD played very direct in what was a stalemate in the first half hour. Adam Lennon had the best chance of the first half when he hit the post.
A great chance for Cabinteely went a begging when Vilius Labutis a very strong run before half-time and in a situation where Cabinteely had a 5 v 3 situation in the box, Conor Knight hit the side netting.
The second half began in lightning fashion with both teams pushing hard to create chances. Twelve minutes in, Colm Whelan provided the difference between the teams. Cabinteely kept him quiet for almost an hour but he took an opportunity to turn from outside the area, and he shot low into the bottom left corner of the Cabinteely net to give UCD the lead.
Cabinteely reacted by bringing on subs and trying really hard to get back into the game. Cabinteely were gaining the initiative, as shown by Zak O’Neill stepping into space and unleashing a powerful shot towards goal. Cabinteely’s subs really had an impact, with players like Hendley looking dangerous on the left wing upon his introduction.
UCD, at times, looked content to sit in and hold what they had approaching the closing stages of the match. Lorcan Healy made some impressive saves when called upon. Then, in the 88th minute, wonderful skill from Daire Keane set up Kerrigan for his fifth goal of the season to make it 2-0.
Cabinteely rallied and two minutes later, great footwork from substitute Eoin McPhillips on the edge of the area saw him fire a shot to the back of the net.
The visitors won two more corners, but it proved to be too little too late as UCD clinched their sixth victory of the season.
Timeline
| 14. Ben Hanrahan | 42' | |
| 45' | Evan Weir Donal Higgins | |
| 57' | 11. Colm Whelan | |
| 59' | 11. Colm Whelan | |
| 60' | Michael Gallagher Eoin Farrell | |
| 60' | Adam Lennon Dara Keane | |
| Conor Knight Sean McDonald | 65' | |
| Ben Hanrahan Jem Campion | 65' | |
| Niall Barnes Billy Hendley | 65' | |
| 69' | 6. Sean Brennan | |
| Kieran Marty Waters Eoin McPhillips | 83' | |
| 20. Eoin McPhillips | 85' | |
| 89' | 7. Liam Kerrigan | |
| 20. Eoin McPhillips | 91' |
Past Meetings
|
(Series 4)
4 - 1LOI Men's First Division
UCD Bowl University College Dublin AFC v Cabinteely |
|
(Series 17)
5 - 1LOI Men's First Division
UCD Bowl University College Dublin AFC v Cabinteely |
|
(Series 8)
0 - 3LOI Men's First Division
Stradbrook Cabinteely v University College Dublin AFC |
Ground
| Stradbrook |
|---|
| Windsor Park, Lansville, Blackrock-Monkstown ED, Blackrock, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, County Dublin, Leinster, A96 TW60, Ireland |
Paul Regan
A sports nut who has coached at underage level in the League of Ireland. Passionate about domestic football.
UCD win as the referee blows the final whistle. Both sides played well. UCD might have shaded it. Cabinteely will have some confidence that they can put up a good show against Shelbourne next weekend.
Last minute of stoppage time. The ball bounces all around the area and is eventually cleared. Cabinteely win another corner.
McPhillips has certainly got involved since his introduction. Great footwork on the edge of the area and he fires a shot into the net from the D on the edge of the area. 2-1
Wonderful play from KEane sets up Kerrigan in the penalty area and he scores his fifth goal of the season.
Lorcan Healy acrobatically catches the ball after yet more crosses fromCabinteely.
A McPhillips volley from outside the area is headed out by Todd.
As Cabinteely continue to push for an equalizer, Lorcan Healy pulls off a terrrific save.
Campion almost gets on the end of a long bouncing ball into the area but Lorcan Healy plucks it out of the air.
Colm Whelan is fouled on the edge of the penalty area.JAck Keaney takes the free-kick and shoots over the bar.
Hendley puts in a really good cross from the left wing. His introduction had added an impetus to Cabinteely's attack.
Cabinteely have gained an impetus with those changes and Zak O'Neill steps into midfield, sees some space and take s a good shot at goal.
Cabinteely are going for it, bringing on McDonald, Campion and Hendley for Knight, Hanrahan and Barnes.
UCD bring on two subs. A great run by Barnes on the left wing and after a one-two puts in a good low cross but Healy catches it well.
In a game that has little between the team, Colm Whelan gets his first chance to turn and from outside the area, he shoots low into the bottom left corner of the Cabinteely net. 1-0 to UCD.
Labutis, who has got on the ball through the game, puts in Hanrahan but his cross does not beat the first man.
Nice crossfield ball by Sean Brennan into the area as UCD push forward.
Five minutes played here in the second half and both sides are competing strongly in midfield.
One change at half-time as we kick-off for the second half. Donal Higgins is on for Weir.
Half-Time here. Cabinteely have probably shaded it slightly in general play but both teams will know they have a good chance in the second half to win this match.
A late challenge from Hanrahan on Osam earns himself a yellow card.
After a blocked shot from Labutis falls to Hanrahan whose effort is caught by Lorcan Healy
Good running from Labutis in a five v three situation sets up Conor Knight who hits the side netting.
Adam Lennon is put through and his shot hits the post.That was the best chance of the game so far.
This game is a stalemate, largely played in midfield, contested between two evenly matched teams so far.
Cabinteely win a corner-kick but UCD head it clear and try to counter-attack. However, the Cabinteely defence deal with it comfortably.
UCD have played in a very direct manner so far, while Cabinteely have found some joy down their left wing.
Good play from UCD. Kerrigan tries to play in Whelan after a good turn, but the striker is called offside.
Healy makes a wonderful save from Waters after a brilliant move from Cabinteely.
Halwax comes off his line smartly to catch a long ball forward by Sam Todd.
In the opening two minutes, Cabinteely have held the possession and Marty Waters shoots over the crossbar.
Conor Knight makes his debut for Cabinteely tonight.
Last time out, Colm Whelan scored a hat-trick so a key point for Cabinteely will be trying to stop UCD's talisman.
It should be an interesting game as both teams are looking to bounce back to life after the mid-season break.
Earlier this season, Cabinteely lost 4-1 to UCD in Belfield on 16 April.
Welcome to tonight's FinalWhistle.ie commentary of Cabinteely against UCD.