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St. Mochtas FCDetails
| Date | Time | League | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 July 2021 | 2:00 pm | FAI Cup | 2021 |
Match Report
Mochta’s on top in LSL battle in FAI Cup
St. Mochta’s became one of the names among the final 16 of the FAI Cup, after beating Crumlin United with a 2-1 win at CBS Armagh Road this afternoon.
The show between both Leinster Senior League sides just needed 90 minutes to see the visitors going through in the competition, with Michael Daly and former Drogheda United player Gareth McCaffrey grabbing the golden ticket during the first half.
Crumlin kept battling with the hosts grabbing a 93rd-minute goal, from Glen Fulham but it was mere consolation.
The Saints from Porterstown Road brought an early goal from the dressing room, as Michael Daly took five minutes to slot in Alex O’Hanlon’s cross from a corner.
St. Mochta’s were all over the pitch exploiting Crumlin’s fragility at the back, and got their second in the 22nd minute; A bad approach to a ball by Crumlin's defence let McCaffrey race through, coming face to face with Michael Quinn, as he put it past the goalkeeper with a cold finish.
The Crumlin Boys found all their ways to Craig Hyland’s box closed during the first half and got even down to ten men before forcing the opponent goalkeeper to a save.
Liam Brady and Jamie Whelan left the sides down to ten men as they both saw a straight red card after some nasty challenges close to the break.
The advantage achieved before the break brought a comfortable St. Mochta’s into the second 45 minutes, as they easily held out Crumlin’s shy reaction by abdicating some pieces in the attack to protect the score.
The hosts just found some space to shake the foundations after the 78th minute, when Jake Walker saw enough space to clip it over Craig Hyland, but ball went slightly over the line.
Fulham turned the final embers into a nervy finish with a late goal, as he made the net bounce in the 93rd minute, but too late to force the extra 30 minutes.
Crumlin stepped up in the second half, but ultimately the final whistle confirmed St. Mochta’s deserved access to the next round in the competition.
Timeline
| 5' | Michael Daly | |
| 22' | Gareth McCaffrey | |
| Alex O'Brien | 32' | |
| 23. Darren Clarke | 45' | |
| 45' | Liam Brady | |
| 58' | Sean Byrne Michael Scott | |
| Davey Fagan | 64' | |
| Dylan Nolan | 65' |
Ground
| VEC Captains Road |
|---|
| Crumlin, Walkinstown C ED, Dublin, Dublin 12, Leinster, Ireland |
Bernardo Santos
With previous experience on a top-tier sports newspaper and a media department of a former European Champion club, Bernardo also collaborates as a sports journalist and media editor at St. Patrick's Athletic.
FT: Crumlin 1-2 St. Mochta's
Glenn Fulham brings a nervy finish with a late goal!
Additional time in the second half is running.
Jake Walker sees some space to clip the ball over Craig Hyland as the ball goes slightly over the bar.
Less than 15 minutes away from death and no sign of a possible reaction from Crumlin.
Fagan sees the yellow card due to a late challenge.
Michael Scott comes on to his place.
Sean Byrne comes off due to an injury.
We are watching some confusing-early stages at CBS Armagh Road – Crumlin are trying as they can to come back to the show, although without the needed quality.
St. Mochta's kick us into the second half.
HT: Crumlin 0-2 St. Mochta\'s.
There will surely be much more space on the pitch during the second half.
Liam Brady and Jamie Whelan leave the sides down to ten men as they both saw a straight-red card after some nasty challenges close to the break.
Gavin Kearney dangerous header inside of the 6-yard box goes over the bar. Another solid chance for the 3-nil.
Five minutes from the break and Crumlin are yet to force Craig Hyland to make a save. They surely need a whole different reaction if they want to have a chance to go forward in the cup.
Fair to say the second goal brought some justice to the score as it has been all about St. Mochta’s pressing up high, keeping the ball possession with quality and creating opportunities to go through in the FAI Cup.
2-nil for St. Mochta’s! A bad approach to a ball by Crumlin's defense let Gareth McCaffrey racing through coming face to face with Michael Quinn, as he put it past the goalkeeper with a cold finish.
Crumlin bring they first warning floating a ball in from a corner, booted away by the defense – there was some calls for a penalty, but the referee showed no interest.
It has been all about the visitors pressing high searching for the golden ticket.
Karl Sommers close from the second in the game. A serious pressor on Jake Walker almost resulted in the 2-nil.
Michael Daly brings an early goal heading in a cross coming in from a corner!
Game on at CBS Armagh Road!
The Saints from Porterstown Road progressed past Cockhill Celtic with a 2-1 in on extra time; Garbhan Friel and Gareth McCaffrey set the 1-all during the regular time, Michael Daly brought the differentiator in the 96th minute.
The Crumlin Boys needed penalties to secure their spot in the first round of the FAI Cup after an exciting 1-1 draw against Ringmahon Rangers, achieved by Alan McGreal and Anthony McAlavey’s goals.
Both Leinster Senior League sides will wear the evening suit to dispute one of the most important games in their recent history, especially after more than six months without official duties.
Good afternoon and welcome aboard to the live coverage of the clash between Crumlin United and St. Mochta’s at CBS Armagh Road, in the last 32 of the FAI Cup. My name is Bernardo Santos, and I will let you know about all of it.