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Date Time League Season
22 July 2023 5:00 pm FAI Cup 2023

Match Report

Blues Hit Five To Progress To Second Round

Waterford progress to the second round of the FAI Cup with a dominant 5-0 victory against St. Michael's at Cooke Park this afternoon.

The Blues got off to the best possible start with a goal in the opening minute of the game. League of Ireland First Division top scorer Ronan Coughlan headed home from a ball to the back post by Serge Atakyi.

St. Michael’s threatened in the first half and hit the woodwork with David Slattery’s effort after a Luke Kiely corner.

Waterford doubled their advantage three minutes after this scare with Sam Perry’s first goal for the club. Killian Cantwell cut the ball back for Perry who made no mistake with his finish.

Waterford would go in at half-time three goals up, the third goal coming from a close range Connor Parsons strike after Coughlan found his teammate with a ball behind the defence.

Waterford would make a number of changes early in the second half, with two substitutes adding to their already unassailable lead.

Cameron Cresswell would be the first substitute to get on the scoresheet after Ryan Burke’s cross-field ball found the Waterford replacement and Cresswell made no mistake with the header to make it 4-0.

The final goal was a brilliant solo effort by substitute Romeo Akuchukwa who twisted and turned away from defenders before slotting the ball home for the games final game.

Keith Long and Waterford comfortably proceed to the second round of the FAI Cup after a routine day at the office for The Blues.

St. Michael's
1Derek Breen Goalkeeper
2Sean Murphy Defender
3Dale O’Mahony 12 Defender
4Denis John Cremins Defender
5Cian Fadden Defender
6Joseph Mulcahy Midfielder
7Jimmy Carr 15 Midfielder
8Colin Bargary
9David Slattery 14 Forward
10Shane Ryan 13 Forward
11Luke Kiely 16 Midfielder 87'
21Robbie McGrath Goalkeeper
12Cillian Coonan 3
13Adam McGrath 10
14Daniel O’Brien 9
15Joshua Flannery 7
16Cathal Berrigan 11
17Paul Breen
19Rhys Byron

Waterford
31Sam Sargeant Goalkeeper
3Ryan Burke Defender
4Niall O’Keeffe 15 Midfielder
5Sam Perry 23 Midfielder 25'
8Barry Baggley Midfielder
10Connor Parsons Forward 41'
11Serge Atakayi 21 Forward
16Drew Baker Defender
19Ronan Coughlan Forward 1'
20Roland Idowu 18 Midfielder
24Killian Cantwell 22 Defender
1Paul Martin Goalkeeper
6Eddie Nolan Defender
7Shane Griffin Midfielder
13Matthew Connor Goalkeeper
15Harry Nevin 4 Defender
18Cameron Cresswell 20 Forward 66'
21Christie Pattisson 11 Forward
22Giles Phillips 24 Defender
23Romeo Akachukwu 5 Midfielder 71'
86'

Timeline

 1' 19. Ronan Coughlan
 25' 5. Sam Perry
 41' 10. Connor Parsons
 53'Niall O'Keeffe
Harry Nevin
 53'Roland Idowu
Cameron Cresswell
Dale O'Mahony
Cillian Coonan		60' 
Shane Ryan
Adam McGrath		60' 
 64'Serge Atakayi
Christie Pattisson
 64'Sam Perry
Romeo Akachukwu
 66' 20. Cameron Cresswell
 71' 23. Romeo Akachukwu
 72'Killian Cantwell
Giles Phillips
David Slattery
Daniel O'Brien		76' 
 86' 23. Romeo Akachukwu
11. Luke Kiely 87' 
Jimmy Carr
Joshua Flannery		90+2' 
Luke Kiely
Cathal Berrigan		90+2' 
  • 93'

    FULL-TIME: Waterford progress with a comfortable 5-0 win over St. Michaels

  • 92'

    Cathal Berrigan and Joshua Flannery come on.

  • 92'

    Luke Kiely and Jimmy Carr come off.

  • 87'

    Yellow card for Luke Kiely.

  • 86'

    Yellow card for Akachukwu.

  • 76'

    Daniel O' Brien comes on.

  • 76'

    David Slattery comes off for The Mickies.

  • 72'

    Killian Cantwell comes off for The Blues

  • 71'

    5-0! Romeo Akachukwu scores a brilliant solo effort after coming off the bench to give Waterford a five-goal lead.

  • 66'

    4-0 to Waterford! Substitute Cameron Cresswell heads home from a cross-field ball by Ryan Burke.

  • 64'

    Akachukwu and Pattisson come on.

  • 64'

    Atakayi and goalscorer Perry come off for Waterford.

  • 60'

    Adam McGrath and Cillian Coonan come on.

  • 60'

    Shane Ryan and Dale O'Mahoney come off for the home side.

  • 53'

    Nevin and Cresswell come on in their places.

  • 53'

    O'Keeffe and Idowu come off for Waterford.

  • 46'

    Waterford get the second half underway.

  • 45'

    HALF TIME: Waterford are three to the good thanks to goals from Ronan Coughlan, Sam Perry and Connor Parsons. Coughlan is proving to be a handful for the Tipperary side with a goal and an assist in the first forty-five minutes.

  • 41'

    Waterford are running riot! Connor Parsons gets his side's third goal from close range after a pass in behind by Ronan Coughlan. 3-0!

  • 25'

    Waterford double their advantage! Killian Cantwell cuts the ball back for Sam Perry who scores his first goal for his new club.

  • 22'

    David Slattery hits the bar for the home side after a Luke Kiely corner.

  • 1'

    1-0 to The Blues after a minute. Serge Atakyi crosses deep to Ronan Coughlan who heads home at the back post.

Ground

St. Michael's AFC, Cooke Park
Cooke Park, Rosanna Rd, Carrownreddy, Tipperary, E34 P271

Conor Cantwell is a freelance sports journalist based in Co. Meath. Conor has been covering club football in Ireland and England since 2022. Conor has a keen interest in soccer, Gaelic games, rugby, tennis and basketball and has been writing blogs about the Premier League and the NBA since 2022.