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Details
| Date | Time | League | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 July 2023 | 7:45 pm | LOI Men's First Division | 2023 |
Match Report
Waterford leave it late to snatch draw in Athlone
Waterford salvaged a point with an injury time equaliser from Cameron Cresswell against Athlone Town in Lissywollen tonight.
Athlone had the lion's share of chances in the first half as their plan to hit Waterford on the counter was paying fruition, with good chances falling to Frantz Pierrot and Noah Van Geenan. However, both were wasteful.
A massive call went against Athlone in the 25th minute. Aaron Connolly played it into Pierrot and he was pulled down by Killian Cantwell, catching the Blues defender in the face as he went down. The ref sided with Waterford and the home side were incensed, with both Connolly and Pierrot receiving yellows; Pierrot for the foul, Connolly for dissent.
Nonetheless Athlone didn’t let this deter them and took the lead four minutes later. Jamar Campion Hinds intercepted a Waterford ball across the edge of their own area and cut onto his left foot. Much like his screamer at Ferrycarrig Park a few weeks ago, he found the top corner. An unbelievable goal to give Athlone a lead they deserved.
Waterford came into a bit more near the break but to no avail. Enda Minogue ensured his side went in with the lead when he pulled off a brilliant save at point blank range from Ronan Coughlan in first half injury time. At the break, the scoreline was fair.
The second half lacked major chances for either side until the very end of the half. Athlone continued with their plan to hit Waterford on the counter but looked increasingly rudderless as the match went on, whilst Waterford just failed to create chances of note.
Right at the end it got hectic. Waterford won a free right outside the box in the 87th minute and Creswell’s effort was blocked by the wall. In the next phase of play, he found Christie Pattinson with a wonderful ball to the back post but Pattinson hit the post and it looked like it would be one of those days for the visitors.
Injury time threw up heartbreak for the hosts however. In the 93rd minute, a long ball was sent in hope to Ronan Coughlan. Noah Van Geenan dealt with this but it fell to Cresswell, who found the bottom corner with a good finish, sealing the draw.
Athlone snap a home losing streak, but this will feel like two points dropped.
Timeline
| 8. Aaron Connolly | 25' | |
| 9. Frantz Pierrot | 25' | |
| 10. Jamar Campion-Hinds | 29' | |
| 36' | 20. Roland Idowu | |
| 15. Patrick Hickey | 46' | |
| Jack Kavanagh German Fuentes Rodriguez | 46' | |
| 61' | Niall O'Keeffe Harry Nevin | |
| 61' | Serge Atakayi Christie Pattisson | |
| 61' | Sam Perry Romeo Akachukwu | |
| 72' | 3. Ryan Burke | |
| 73' | Connor Parsons Cameron Cresswell | |
| Matthew Leal Donal Curtin | 83' | |
| Michael Peprah Oisin Duffy | 88' | |
| Frantz Pierrot Dylan Gavin | 93' | |
| 93' | 20. Cameron Cresswell | |
| 95' | 16. Drew Baker |
Past Meetings
|
(Round 10)
4 - 3LOI Men's First Division
Regional Sports Centre Waterford FC 4-3 Athlone Town AFC |
|
(Round 4)
0 - 1LOI Men's First Division
Athlone Town Stadium Athlone Town AFC 0-1 Waterford FC |
|
(Round 36)
4 - 2LOI Men's First Division
Regional Sports Centre Waterford 4-2 Athlone Town |
|
(Round 22)
2 - 5LOI Men's First Division
Athlone Town Stadium Athlone Town v Waterford |
|
(Round 14)
1 - 0LOI Men's First Division
Regional Sports Centre Waterford v Athlone Town |
|
(Round 1)
2 - 5LOI Men's First Division
Athlone Town Stadium Athlone Town v Waterford |
|
(1st Round)
4 - 4FAI Cup
Athlone Town Stadium Athlone Town v Waterford |
Ground
| Athlone Town Stadium |
|---|
| Athlone Town Stadium, Old Rail Trail, Garrycastle, Athlone East Rural Electoral Division, The Municipal District of Athlone — Moate, County Westmeath, Leinster, N37 N1F2, Ireland |
Full time.
Goal! It falls to Cresswell and he fires it in! Waterford have an equaliser!
Comes to nothing. Athlone throw. Five minutes added on.
Free in for Waterford....
Campion Hinds has a late effort saved. Athlone can wind down the clock now.
Chance! Cresswell finds Pattison at the back post and his diving header hits the far post! Athlone looked doomed!
Hits the wall to mass applause.
Cresswell is standing over it.
Waterford have a free right outside the Athlone area....
Sargeant palms away a Campion Hinds effort. A second would seal this for Athlone.
Burke cuts inside but Hickey blocks his shot. Behind for a corner.
Aaron Connolly snatches at a shot and sends it wide.
Idowu sends a shot from distance well over. Time running out for Waterford.
Campion Hinds goes down after an off the ball clash with Ryan Burke.
Atakayi has a shot fly over, first effort of the half.
Back underway.
Half time.
Minogue pulls off a great save from Coughlan. Waterford corner.
Three minutes added on.
It's played into Idowu, he works a chance but Hickey gets a good block in. Good defending.
Burke fouls Campion Hinds just outside the area. Could be dangerous.
Goal! Athlone respond as it's played across to Campion Hinds, he cuts inside and fires it into the far corner! Unbelievable finish!
Massive call. Ball is played into Pierrot and Cantwell drags him down. The ref astoundingly books Pierrot for an arm to Cantwell's face. Want to see that one back, Athlone are stunned they don\'t have a penalty.
Waterford attempt to hit Athlone on the counter but the end attempt by Idowu is blocked. Looked like it had really opened up for Waterford there.
Minogue finds Leal quick from a free and he switches it to Campion Hinds on the counter. Sargeant is off his line to deal with it. Campion Hinds had to be braver in the challenge.
Campion Hinds drills it into Pierrot and he gets his finish wrong. Athlone look more threatening at this stage.
Van Geenan works an opportunity but sends it well wide. Felt like Athlone had a real chance there.
Athlone dispossess Waterford high and it ends with a Campion Hinds shot being deflected over the bar. Corner.
Campion Hinds flicks through Pierrot and his shot is deflected wide for a corner.
Parsons cuts inside and fires right at Minogue. Waterford on top to start.
And we're off.
Teams are out, kick-off is nigh.
Overcast day down here. Series of showers expected throughout.
Athlone are looking to stop a three game losing streak at home whilst Waterford sit very comfortably in second. The home side have more to lose here.
Hello and welcome to finalwhistle.ie for live coverage of today's LOIFD clash between Athlone Town and Waterford FC. I'm Seán Comber and I'll be updating you throughout.