1 v 0 
Galway UtdDetails
| Date | Time | League | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 2023 | 7:30 pm | LOI Men's First Division | 2023 |
Match Report
Longford stun Galway at Bishopsgate
A stunning display from goalkeeper Jack Brady earned Longford Town a terrific win over league leaders Galway Utd.
The only goal of the game was scored in the third minute by Mohamed Boudiaf. After that Galway piled on the pressure but the Town stood firm with Brady immense in the Town goals.
It’s the first league defeat of the season for John Caulfield’s side but great credit to Longford Town.
Brady brought off a save with his feet inside the second minute to deny David Hurley. One minute later and the home side took the lead. Mohamed Boudiaf picked up possession and it ended up in the net.
In the 10th minute Stephen Meaney did well to keep the ball in play, it eventually fell to Viktor Serdeniuk but his volley was just wide.
Down the other end Brady saved an Ed McCarthy effort. In the 12th minute Brady made an excellent save from Robert Slevin’s header.
Brady was by far the busier keeper in the first half but he dealt with everything well and was ably assisted by his resolute defence.
Stephen Walsh’s header over the bar in the 38th minute. The home side enjoyed possession in the minutes before the break but they failed to put pressure on Brendan Clarke in the Galway goal.
Galway laid siege on the Town goal from the restart. They won five corners inside the opening 10 minutes of the second half. For all their pressure they didn’t create any opportunities.
In the 68th minute Jamal Ibrahim crossed into the box but Aodh Dervin just couldn’t make a connection with it. Stephen Walsh’s overhead kick in the 71st minute came off the crossbar, Mikie Rowe’s header was gathered on the line by Brady.
Changes were made by both managers with Galway bringing on Mikie Rowe, Rob Manley and Darren Clarke. Town manager Stephen Henderson brought on academy player Emmanuel James.
A free from Hurley in the 83rd minute met the head of Walsh but he directed his effort just wide. In the fourth minute of stoppage time Josh Giurgi played the ball over to Ibrahim and he brought an excellent save out of Brendan Clarke,
Timeline
| 19. Mohamed Boudiaf | 3' | |
| Mohamed Boudiaf Josh Giurgi | 24' | |
| 25' | 24. Edward McCarthy | |
| 26' | 10. David Hurley | |
| 37' | Colm Horgan Conor O'Keeffe | |
| 46' | Francely Lomboto Ibrahim Keita | |
| 24. Adam Verdon | 49' | |
| 1. Jack Brady | 51' | |
| 51' | 5. Killian Brouder | |
| 54' | 11. Ibrahim Keita | |
| 7. Josh Giurgi | 65' | |
| 67' | Conor McCormack Darren Clarke | |
| 67' | Vincent Borden Mikie Rowe | |
| Stephen Meaney | 70' | |
| Stephen Meaney Emmanuel James | 75' | |
| Gary Armstrong Evan Farrell | 77' | |
| 80' | Edward McCarthy Rob Manley |
Past Meetings
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(Round 6)
1 - 0LOI Men's First Division
Eamonn Deacy Park Galway United FC 1-0 Longford Town FC |
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(Play Off 2nd Leg)
3 - 0LOI Men's Promotion / Relegation Playoffs
Eamonn Deacy Park Galway United 3-0 Longford Town |
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(Play Off 1st Leg)
2 - 2LOI Men's Promotion / Relegation Playoffs
Bishopsgate, Longford Longford Town 2-2 Galway United |
|
(Round 36)
3 - 3LOI Men's First Division
Eamonn Deacy Park Galway United 3-3 Longford Town |
|
(Round 22)
2 - 0LOI Men's First Division
Bishopsgate, Longford Longford Town v Galway United |
|
(Round 14)
2 - 0LOI Men's First Division
Eamonn Deacy Park Galway United v Longford Town |
|
(Round 7)
2 - 1LOI Men's First Division
Bishopsgate, Longford Longford Town v Galway United |
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(Playoff Final)
1 - 2LOI Men's Promotion / Relegation Playoffs
UCD Bowl Galway Utd v Longford Town |
|
(Series 15)
2 - 6LOI Men's First Division
Bishopsgate, Longford Longford Town v Galway United |
|
(Series 6)
0 - 1LOI Men's First Division
Eamonn Deacy Park Galway United v Longford Town |
7:45 pmLOI Men's Premier Division
Eamonn Deacy Park Galway United FC v Longford Town FC |
1 - 1LOI Men's Premier Division
Bishopsgate, Longford Longford Town FC v Galway United FC |
2 - 2LOI Men's Premier Division
Eamonn Deacy Park Galway United FC v Longford Town FC |
4 - 2LOI Men's Premier Division
Eamonn Deacy Park Galway United FC v Longford Town FC |
1LOI Men's Premier Division
Bishopsgate, Longford Longford Town FC v Galway United FC |
1 - 2LOI Men's Premier Division
Eamonn Deacy Park Galway United FC v Longford Town FC |
Ground
| Bishopsgate, Longford |
|---|
| City Calling Stadium, L50021, Mullolagher, Cloondara ED, Longford Municipal District, County Longford, Leinster, Ireland |
Deniese O'Flaherty
Deniese is a freelance sports journalist/broadcaster. She has worked for several local and national media outlets. GAA and soccer are her great loves and she also follows rugby league and snooker. She's a big supporter of her local clubs St. Mary's GAA Granard and Longford Town. She also follows Celtic, Liverpool and Leeds Rhinos. She presented and produced a popular sports podcast last year where she interviewed Ray Houghton, Chris Kamara and John Hartson. Deniese is currently Head of Communications for Boccia Ireland
Aodh Dervin tests Clarke out.
Josh Giurgi plays the ball over to Jamal Ibrahim and he brings an excellent save out of Brendan Clarke
Josh Giurgi plays the ball over to Jamal Ibrahim and he brings an excellent save out of Brendan Clarke
Town defending now
Six minutes of additional time here. The nerves!
A free from David Hurley found the head of Stephen Walsh but he directed his effort wide
Ed McCarthy is off
Rob Manley is on
Jack Brady saves from Rowe.
Emmanuel James plays the ball to Jamal Ibrahim,he has a shot but it's over the bar
Gary Armstrong goes off
Stephen Meaney is off
Emmanuel James is on for his debut
Very soft free for Galway Utd
Stephen Walsh\'s effort hits the crossbar, it comes back out and Mikie Rowe's header fell into the arms of Jack Brady. Phew!
Stephen Meaney is booked
Ball in by Jamal Ibrahim and Aodh Dervin just couldn't connect with it
Killian Brouder is off
Mikie Rowe is on
Conor McCormack is off
Darren Clarke is on
Josh Giurgi is booked
David Hurley with a shot but it's well wide.
And Ollie Horgan is booked.
Ibrahim Keita is booked for a challenge on Cian Byrne
Galway have their fifth corner of the second half
Killian Brouder is booked
Jack Brady is booked
Adam Verdon booked. More than likely for remonstrating for the ref after Keita fouled Jack Brady and no free.
And a third corner for Galway.
Another corner for Galway
Corner for Galway
Francely Lomboto is off
Ibrahim Keita is on for Galway
Half-time here in Longford
Ball in from David Hurley, headed away for a throw-in by Serendiuk
The home side have played some good football in the last few minutes. Two minutes of additional time to be played.
Stephen Walsh with a header from close range that is over the bar
Colm Horgan is off
Conor O'Keeffe is on
David Hurley with a strike that is deflected out for a corner
Stephen Walsh gets down to the endline and puts in a cross but no one there to connect with.
John Caulfield telling Ollie Horgan to keep quiet. Great moment
Aodh Dervin with a free for the Town. It sailed over the bar but no point
Aodh Dervin with a free for the Town. It sailed over the bar but no point
Ed McCarthy is booked for a tackle on Kyle O'Connor
Mohamed Boudiaf gone off injured
Joshua Giurgi is on for the Town
Great tackle by Aodh Dervin to win possession for the Town. They had the ball but didn't test Brendan Clarke.
Robert Slevin heads over for Galway.
Galway have been laying siege on the Town goal
A throw-in from Galway meets the head of Robert Slevin and Brady pulls off a terrific save to deny him.
Ed McCarthy goes down the wing, gets inside and takes a shot which Brady saves.
Stephen Meaney does well to keep the ball in play, it eventually falls to Viktor Serdeniuk but his volley is just wide.
That shot from Boudiaf appeared to go through Colm Horgan's legs
Mohamed Boudiaf gets the ball, he moves in before taking a shot and it ends up in the net.
David Hurley gets in and takes a shot but it's saved by the feet of Jack Brady.
Town manager Stephen Henderson must wonder when his luck will change with injuries. They've 8 players on the injury list.
Town have picked up two points in their last two games. They've recorded only one win this season.
A win for Galway tonight and they'll equal Limerick's record of 12 wins at the start of the First Division season.
Welcome to Final Whistle's coverage of Longford Town and Galway Utd. Deniese O'Flaherty here at Bishopsgate.