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Date Time League Season
10 April 2021 6:00 pm LOI Men's Premier Division 2021

Match Report

Harps continue unbeaten start

When the clock ticked into injury time it looked like Finn Harps would have to settle for a disappointing point against a dogged Waterford outfit. However, their captain David Webster had other ideas at Finn Park.

The Harps skipper gathered a corner from Barry McNamee and smashed the ball past a helpless Brian Murphy in the Waterford goals to send the dozen or so home supporters peering over the fence into raptures.

In truth, it was no more than the hosts deserved as despite struggling to create many chances, controlled the game for long periods would have felt hard done by if they had come away from this one with anything less than three points.

While the hosts didn’t quite have a monopoly on possession in the opening stages, even the most biased Waterford fan would have had to admit that the North-West outfit was the better side in the early on.

Waterford were lucky not to concede a penalty in the ninth minute after a high foot on Webster in the box but the incident was waved away by match referee John Mc Loughlin.

The hosts continued to join long spells of possession, frequently peppering the Blues box with corner kicks but lacked the ingenuity to manufacture any clear-cut chances. In the 34th minute were made pay for not converting their possession into goals.

A Jamie Mascoll free-kick from way out on the Finn Harps right-hand side was met by the head of John Martin, whose bullet header beat Mark Anthony Mc Ginley to give Kevin Sheedy’s men the opening goal of the game against the run of play.

However, Ollie Horgan’s men weren’t behind for long. Adam Foley picked up a pass from Barry McNamee and smashed it past a helpless Brian Murphy to draw his side level and in doing so continued his amazing start to the season with his fourth goal in as many matches.

McNamee found time to put a dangerous ball into the Waterford box before the break but none of his teammates were able to meet it and the sides remained level at the break.

The second half was a cagier affair with fewer chances. Although former Ireland international Daryl Murphy, who came on as a sub midway during the second half should have equalised but could only aim a free header at a grateful McGinley in the Finn Harps goals.

Seymore and Coyle both had chances to grab the headlines for themselves but the honours went to Webster right at the death.

Finn Harps

1Mark McGinley Goalkeeper
4Kosovar Sadiki Defender
5Dave Webster 57 Defender 90'
7Karl O’Sullivan Forward
11Barry McNamee Midfielder
14Mark Coyle Midfielder
16Shane McEleney Defender
17Mark Russell 29 Defender
19Adam Foley 45 Forward 41'
57'
24Ethan Boyle Defender
28Will Seymore Midfielder
16Luke McNicholas Goalkeeper
9Sean Boyd Forward
18Niall McGinley Midfielder
21Stephen Doherty Midfielder
22Ryan Rainey Midfielder
26Tony McNamee Midfielder
29Ryan Shanley 17 Forward
45Babatunde Owolabi 19 Forward
57Stephen Folan 5 Defender

Waterford

1Brian Murphy Goalkeeper
3Cameron Evans Defender
6Kyle Ferguson Defender
7Shane Griffin Midfielder
8Adam O’Reilly Midfielder
11James Waite Midfielder
12John Martin Forward 35'
16Darragh Power Defender
16Jamie Mascoll Defender
18Tunmise Sobowale Defender
23Prince Mustwunguma 7 Forward
13Matthew Connor Goalkeeper
5Josh Collins Defender
7Daryl Murphy 23 Forward
10Eric Molloy Forward
14Niall O’Keeffe Midfielder
16Katlego Mashigo Midfielder
19Jack Stafford Midfielder
30Paul Martin Goalkeeper
Isaac Tshipamba Mulowayi Midfielder
  • However, it's a deserved win for the hosts who controlled much of the game and now second in the table, behind St Pats only on goal difference.

  • 94'

    That's all folks. Finn Harps were made work for that win against a dogged Waterford outfit. But a late, late goal by Dave Webster means they will make the long journey home empty-handed tonight.

  • 94'

    Full time.

  • 92'

    GOOOOOAAALLLLL!! Deep, deep into injury time Dave Webster latches onto a corner kick to smash the ball into the top corner. A huge goal for the home side.

  • 90'

    As the clock ticks into the 90th minute, the tannoy announces there will be three minutes of injury time.

  • 86'

    Will we have a winner here tonight? Both teams pushing players forward in search of a goal that would surely seal all three points.

  • 83'

    Good header at the back post from Webster as he nods a lofted free-kick out for a corner.

  • 80'

    Yellow card for Ferguson after a professional foul to stop a fast counter.

  • 80'

    Good work from Power down the flank earns his side a corner. However, a poor delivery means it comes to nothing.

  • 78'

    Great strike on the volley from Seymore. Unfortunately, it's straight at Brian Murphy.

  • 72'

    Daryl Murphy can only aim a free straight at Mc Ginley. Poor effort by his standards.

  • 67'

    Griffin is replaced by Tshipamba

  • 67'

    Owolabi comes on to make his debut, replacing Foley.

  • 67'

    Blow for the hosts as goalscorer Adam Foley goes off with what looks like a dead leg.

  • 66'

    Yet another corner to Finn Harps. Brian Murphy comes a long way to punch it clear.

  • 57'

    Mustwunguma is replaced by former Irish international Daryl Murphy

  • 56'

    Foley yellow carded for a tangle with Waterford keeper Brian Murphy.

  • 53'

    Waterford lucky to escape with another penalty as Ferguson looked to have handled in the box. Finn Harps will have to be happy with a corner.

  • 49'

    Adam Foley is adjudged to have committed a foul on a Waterford defender in the box after a lofted through ball. Free to Waterford.

  • 48'

    The referee blows the half time whistle after three minutes of first-half stoppage time. It's been a lively game with most of it played around the middle third and apart from the goals neither keeper has been called into action much. Looking forward to a good second half.

  • 46'

    Coyle just can't latch on to a great ball through and the sides remain level.

  • 41'

    A yellow card for Finn Harps manager Ollie Horgan for some verbals.

  • 41'

    The hosts have equalised. Adam Foley picks up a short pass from Mc Namee on the edge of the box and smashes the ball past Murphy in the Waterford net for his fourth goal of the season.

  • 34'

    That goal has come somewhat against the run of play as although Finn Harps haven't created any clear chances they certainly have enjoyed the lions share of possesion.

  • 34'

    That goal has come somewhat against the run of play as although Finn Harps haven't created any clear chances they certainly have enjoyed the lions share of possesion.

  • 34'

    Goal for Waterford! A free kick taken by Mascoll is met with a header by John Martin who nods past McGinley into The Harps net.

  • 32'

    Free kick to Finn Harps just inside their opponent's half but Boyle is judged to be offside and it comes to nothing.

  • 30'

    No real clear cut chances here in Finn Park, with the him side unable to create any opportunities from several corners which they've won so far.

  • 21'

    Webster is in the wars again. The Finn Harps man is down receiving treatment after a clash of heads with a Waterford attacker.

  • 10'

    Waterford lucky to avoid giving away a penalty after a high foot on Dave Webster in the area.

  • Hello and welcome to a sunny Ballybofey where hosts Finn Harps take on Waterford.

Past Meetings

(Series 18)
1 - 0
LOI Men's Premier Division
Finn Park

Finn Harps v Waterford

(Series 9)
2 - 3
LOI Men's Premier Division
Regional Sports Centre

Waterford v Finn Harps

1 - 0
LOI Men's Premier Division
Finn Park

Finn Harps FC v Waterford FC

0 - 1
LOI Men's Premier Division
Regional Sports Centre

Waterford FC v Finn Harps FC

3 - 2
LOI Men's Premier Division
Finn Park

Finn Harps FC v Waterford FC

4 - 0
LOI Men's Premier Division
Regional Sports Centre

Waterford FC v Finn Harps FC

Officials

RefereeAssistantsFourth Official
John McLoughlinAlan Sherlock
Chris Campbell
Damien MacGraith

Ground

Finn Park
Finn Park, Navenny Street, Stranorlar Electoral Division, Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District, County Donegal, F93 Y27K, Ireland