1 v 0 
Galway UtdDetails
| Date | Time | League | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 September 2023 | 7:30 pm | LOI Men's First Division | 2023 |
Match Report
Magerusan Leads Longford To Second Win Over Galway
They say lightning never strikes twice but it did for leaders Galway Utd this season because for only the second time they lost a league game and it was again away to Longford Town.
Cristian Magerusan’s 10th goal of the season, scored in the 30th minute, proved to be the difference.
The visitors huffed and puffed and tried as hard as they could to get an equaliser but the Town stood firm for another memorable victory
The visitors huffed and puffed and tried as hard as they could to get an equaliser but the Town stood firm for another memorable victory
In a very open first half. In the fifth minute Oisin O’Reilly cross into the box was headed over by Rob Slevin. The home side had their first chance in the ninth minute; Magerusan did well to win the ball, he played it to Jordan Adeyemo, he in turn found Adam Wixted and his low drive was deflected out for a corner.
Killian Brouder headed over in the 19th minute while down the other end Lewis Temple headed wide from a Wixted free. The deadlock was broken in the 30th minute. Kyle O’Connor did very well down the left, he played the ball to Adeyemo and his cross was finished to the net by Magerusan - that was his seventh goal in five games.
In the 35th minute O’Reilly headed over David Hurley’s corner. Adeyemo was unlucky not to get a decent touch on a fine delivery from O’Connor in the 41st minute.
The visitors started the second half well. Town keeper Jack Brady got down to save Ed McCarthy’s strike in the 49th minute and one minute later Brouder’s effort just went over.
In the 52nd minute Lomboto went down in the box looking for a penalty but the referee Paul McLaughlin was not fooled. Wixted should’ve done better with his effort in the 55th minute.
A corner from Hurley in the 70th minute met the head of sub Stephen Walsh but Town keeper Brady pulled off a stunning save to keep his goal intact.
Two former Town players who came on as subs combined in the 84th minute to create a glorious opportunity for the visitors. Hurley played the ball to Rob Manley he took a shot but it got a touch off Brady and that worked wonders because it trickled past the post for a corner.
Sub James Doona had a chance to grab a second goal but his shot just went wide.
Timeline
| 9. Cristian Magerusan | 30' | |
| 46' | Vincent Borden Stephen Walsh | |
| 46' | Evan O'Connor Aodh Dervin | |
| 53' | 5. Killian Brouder | |
| 11. Adam Wixted | 58' | |
| 59' | Francely Lomboto Darren Clarke | |
| 65' | Wassim Aouachria Rob Manley | |
| Jordan Adeyemo Josh Giurgi | 75' | |
| Gavin O'Brien James Doona | 75' | |
| Gary Armstrong Mohamed Boudiaf | 75' | |
| 76' | 8. Aodh Dervin | |
| 82' | 7. Stephen Walsh | |
| Cristian Magerusan Ola Adeyemo | 83' | |
| Adam Wixted Bastien Hery | 83' |
Past Meetings
|
(Round 20)
4 - 0LOI Men's First Division
Eamonn Deacy Park Galway United FC 4-0 Longford Town FC |
|
(Round 12)
1 - 0LOI Men's First Division
Bishopsgate, Longford Longford Town FC 1-0 Galway United FC |
|
(Round 6)
1 - 0LOI Men's First Division
Eamonn Deacy Park Galway United FC 1-0 Longford Town FC |
|
(Play Off 2nd Leg)
3 - 0LOI Men's Promotion / Relegation Playoffs
Eamonn Deacy Park Galway United 3-0 Longford Town |
|
(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 |
|
(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
Five minutes of additional time here. I can barely do one let alone five.
Five minutes of additional time here. I can barely do one let alone five.
Jack Brady just gets something on Rob Manley's effort, it trickles just wide. My heart! I'm not able for this.
Stephen Walsh is booked
Aodh Dervin is booked for a foul on Mo Boudiaf.
Gary Armstrong is off
Mo Boudiaf is on
Mo Boudiaf is on
Jordan Adeyemo is off
Josh Giurgi is on
Gavin O'Brien is off
James Doona is on
What a save from Jack Brady from Stephen Walsh's header. It came from David Hurley's corner.
Wassim Aouachria is off
Another former Town player is on. Rob Manley
Francely Lomboto is off
Darren Clarke is on. Another former Town player
Adam Wixted is booked
Adam Wixted blasts the ball over the bar.
Killian Brouder is booked
Killian Brouder over the bar with his effort
Ed McCarthy with a shot but Jack Brady is down to gather.
Vincent Borden is off
Stephen Walsh is on
Evan O'Connor is off
Aodh Dervin is on. Longford lad
Shane Elworthy with a high ball into the box but it's easy for Brendan Clarke
Kyle O'Connor does so well down the left, plays the ball in and Jordan Adeyemo couldn't get a good touch on it.
Oisin O'Reilly heads over David Hurley's corner.
Cristian Magerusan is at it again. Fantastic goal for the Town. Great ball from Kyle O'Connor to Jordan Adeyemo, his cross is turned into the net by that man Magerusan.
Gavin O'Brien with a poor delivery from the corner
Town have a corner
Adam Wixted's free is headed wide by Lewis Temple
Killian Brouder heads over.
Shane Elworthy defends well.
Gavin O'Brien puts the ball out for a Town corner.
John Caulfield is booked.
Town have a free.
Scramble in the Galway box. Adam Wixted has started well for Town
Cristian Magerusan did well to win the ball, play it to Jordan Adeyemo, he in turn found Adam Wixted and his shot got a deflection out for a corner.
Oisin O'Reilly with a cross into the box and Rob Slevin heads over.
Minutes silence here in Bishopsgate for a young Town supporter and also the mother of Longford Town kitman Ian Maher.
Lovely evening here for a game of football.
Last weekend Galway defeated Cobh Ramblers 4-1 at home while Town beat Finn Harps 1-0 at Ballybofey.
Galway have lost just one game this season. That was back in May here at Bishopsgate. Mo Boudiaf with the only goal in a 1-0 win.
Welcome to Bishopsgate for this evening's game between Longford Town and leaders Galway Utd