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Cobh RamblersVideo
Details
| Date | Time | League | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 July 2023 | 7:30 pm | LOI Men's First Division | 2023 |
Match Report
Wilson Waweru’s first half goal proved to be the difference as Cobh Ramblers inflicted a first defeat in four games on Longford Town. The result sees third place Ramblers open up a six point lead on fourth place Athlone Town while Longford Town drop to ninth in the First Division table. It was a poor game of football that lacked any real quality. On the balance of play Ramblers deserved the win. The home side’s performance this weekend was as poor as they were good last weekend in their FAI Cup tie against St. Pat’s. They lacked urgency and a real threat. Ramblers keeper Lee Steacy wasn’t forced into making a real save of note. Ramblers had the first chance on goal as early as the third minute but Mikie Rowe hit a weak effort at Jack Harrington. In the 14th minute Cian Browne’s throw-in found the head of Dean Larkin but the Town netminder pulled off an excellent save to keep his goal intact. The home side were poor in the opening half with James Doona firing over the bar in the 20th minute. Ramblers deservedly took the lead in the 28th minute. A throw-in from Browne found Waweru unmarked at the back post and he headed home. Down the other end Kyle O’Connor found Cristian Magerusan but his effort came off the post. Pierce Phillips had an effort stopped by Harrington in the 34th minute while Dale Holland’s shot from distance went wide as the visitors tried to double their advantage. Just before the break James Doona played the ball into the box to Magerusan but he was fouled by Larkin and a penalty was awarded. Former Ramblers player Beineon O’Brien Whitmarsh blasted his spot-kick well wide. In the 69th minute Waweru crossed for Rowe but his effort was just wide. Town manager Stephen Henderson emptied his bench. Substitute Mohamed Boudiaf did well in the 77th minute and won a corner but it came to nothing. Boudiaf also shot over the bar as the home side pressed for an equaliser. In the 89th minute Boudiaf took a shot but Ola Adeyemo got a touch and diverted it wide of the post.Longford go down under Cobh challenge
Timeline
| 23. Charles Mutawe | 3' | |
| Aaron Walsh | 26' | |
| 28' | 9. Wilson Waweru | |
| James Doona Derek Daly | 46' | |
| Charles Mutawe Adam Wixted | 46' | |
| Kyle O'Connor Mohamed Boudiaf | 46' | |
| 61' | 39. Jason Abbott | |
| 70' | 29. Tiernan O'Brien | |
| Cristian Magerusan Jordan Adeyemo | 73' | |
| Beineon O'Brien Whitmarsh Ola Adeyemo | 73' | |
| 76' | 28. Dale Holland | |
| 76' | Dale Holland Alec Byrne | |
| 82' | Mikie Rowe Michael McCarthy | |
| 82' | Tiernan O'Brien Jack Doherty | |
| 90' | Wilson Waweru Matthew McKevitt |
Past Meetings
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(Round 18)
1 - 0LOI Men's First Division
St. Colman's Park Cobh Ramblers FC 1-0 Longford Town FC |
|
(Round 3)
0 - 0LOI Men's First Division
Bishopsgate, Longford Longford Town FC 0-0 Cobh Ramblers FC |
|
(Round 34)
2 - 4LOI Men's First Division
St. Colman's Park Cobh Ramblers 2-4 Longford Town |
|
(Round 27)
2 - 0LOI Men's First Division
Bishopsgate, Longford Longford Town 2-0 Cobh Ramblers |
|
(Round 18)
2 - 4LOI Men's First Division
St. Colman's Park Cobh Ramblers v Longford Town |
|
(Round 1)
2 - 0LOI Men's First Division
Bishopsgate, Longford Longford Town v Cobh Ramblers |
|
(Series 17)
0 - 1LOI Men's First Division
Bishopsgate, Longford Longford Town v Cobh Ramblers |
|
(Series 8)
2 - 0LOI Men's First Division
St. Colman's Park Cobh Ramblers v Longford Town |
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
Matthew McKevitt is booked
Wilson Waweru is off
Matthew McKevitt is on
Mohamed Boudiaf with the shot but it's turned wide by Ola Adeyemo
Mikie Rowe is off
Michael McCarthy is on
Tiernan O'Brien is off
Tiernan O'Brien is off
Jack Doherty is on
Town win a corner
Dale Holland is booked before he goes off
Dale Holland is off
Alec Byrne is on
Cristian Magerusan is off
Jordan Adeyemo is on
Beineon O'Brien Whitmarsh is off
Ola Adeyemo is on
Tiernan O'Brien is booked
Wilson Waweru's ball over to Mikie Rowe but he shoots wide
Jason Abbott is booked
Cristian Magerusan is booked
The Town's performance here is as bad as it was good last weekend.
I have to give him a mention, it's Tony Ghee.
The highlight of this half so far is one of the reporters here has received two texts. He didn't tell us what they were about.
Charles Mutawe is off
Adam Wixted is on
James Doona is off
Derek Daly comes on
Kyle O'Connor is off
Mohamed Boudiaf is on
Beineon O'Brien Whitmarsh hits his spot-kick wide.
Dean Larkin takes Cristian Magerusan out in the box and a penalty to Town.
It's a very poor affair here. Ramblers the better side. The home side are frustrating their supporters
Dale Holland with an effort that goes wide
Pierce Phillips with a shot that is stopped by Harrington.
Cristian Magerusan's header hit the post. A nice ball in from Kyle O'Connor.
A throw-in from Cian Browne, Town keeper Jack Harrington fails to get anything on it and Wilson Waweru unmarked at the back post headed home.
Aaron Walsh is booked
James Doona with a shot from distance that's over the bar.
A throw-in from Cian Browne finds Dean Larkin but Jack Harrington pulls off an excellent save to deny him.
Corner to Cobh.
Charles Mutawe with a yellow card for that foul
Mikie Rowe with the free, weak effort straight at Jack Harrington.
Cobh have a free on the edge of the box
In their previous games this season it was 0-0 in the opening game at Bishopsgate and Cobh won 1-0 in Cobh thanks to a Wilson Waweru goal
Town have Bastien Hery, Dylan Hand and Jack Brady are suspended while Charlie Lyons is suspended for Cobh Ramblers
In their last league game Ramblers lost 4-3 to Finn Harps while Town defeated Kerry FC 2-1
Both teams were knocked out of the Sports Direct FAI Cup last weekend. Town lost 2-1 to St. Pat's while Cobh Ramblers lost 3-2 to UCD
Good evening and welcome to Final Whistle's coverage of Longford Town v Cobh Ramblers. Deniese O'Flaherty here to keep you updated