2 v 1 
Cobh RamblersDetails
| Date | Time | League | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 November 2023 | 5:00 pm | LOI Men's Promotion / Relegation Playoffs | 2023 |
Match Report
Phillips Header Sees Waterford Edge Cobh in Extra Time
A Giles Phillips header in extra time saw Waterford overcome Cobh Ramblers 2-1 in a dramatic contest at Turners Cross.
There was no settling in period as both sides went at it from the off. Waterford enjoyed the early spell of pressure with Ronan Coughlan having the first chance of the game after five minutes. Unfortunately for the division's top scorer, he couldn't get his feet organised in time to get a proper shot away.
Conor Parsons also looked dangerous for the Blues on the wing and went close to scoring after twelve minutes although Lee Stacey did extremely well to deny him.
Cobh's first chance came in the 24th minute when Charlie Lyons's header was inches away from rattling the Waterford net as the Rams began to play themselves into the game.
The game took a physical turn as the half came to a close with three yellow cards awarded in the space of then minutes. Waterford had one last chance before the break however with Roland Idowu unable to find his feet in a goalmouth scramble for what would have been a certain goal.
That goal did come however straight after the break when Ronan Coughlan managed to run in behind the Cobh defence before slotting home to give the Blues a 1-0 lead.
Cobh to their credit responded well and almost equalized five minutes later when Sam Seargant was forced into making a save to deny James O'Leary who hit a brilliant half volley from forty yards out.
The game continued to become more physical as the half went on with both teams frequently clashing. Referee David Dunne accidently gave Waterford's Barry Baggley a red card in the 66th minute but quickly corrected his error as tensions began to boil over.
Cobh boss Shane Keegan who had been booked earlier, rang the changes with ten minutes to go as his side chased the equaliser. And just as all hope seemed lost for the Rams, a dangerous move by Luke Desmond eventually ended up in Matt McKevitt finding the net with a bicycle kick to level the game at 1-1 in the 89th minute and with it, extra time.
Cobh started the extra period brighter and should have been ahead within seconds as Wilson Waweru volleyed wide in front of an open goal after Seargant fumbled the clearance.
Waterford had a glorious chance of their own five minutes later as Stacey denied MacMenamy from point blank range before Seargant denied Byrne at the other end moments later.
The goal came eventually however in the 101st minute and it was centre half Giles Phillips with a powerful header which gave Waterford the lead as the Blues went in 2-1 to the good at the break.
Cobh began to push forward in the second period while Waterford appeared content to play on the break. Coughlan nearly wrapped up the tie but was denied by a last ditch tackle from Tiernan O'Brien with ten minutes left to play.
Waterford to their credit finished the stronger and held on to claim a dramatic victory and face Cork City next week with Premier Division football at stake.
Timeline
| 23. Romeo Akachukwu | 35' | |
| 37' | 4. Justin Eguaibor | |
| 19. Ronan Coughlan | 47' | |
| 59' | 8. Pierce Phillips | |
| 8. Barry Baggley | 66' | |
| 66' | 7. Mikie Rowe | |
| 70' | James O'Leary Tiernan O'Brien | |
| Roland Idowu Shane Griffin | 73' | |
| 76' | Justin Eguaibor Matthew McKevitt | |
| 6. Rowan McDonald | 78' | |
| Romeo Akachukwu Niall O'Keeffe | 82' | |
| 89' | 9. Matthew McKevitt | |
| Rowan McDonald Dean McMenamy | 90' | |
| 22. Giles Phillips | 101' | |
| 23. Shane Griffin | 102' | |
| 105' | 14. Alec Byrne |
Past Meetings
|
(Round 31)
0 - 2LOI Men's First Division
Regional Sports Centre Waterford FC 0-2 Cobh Ramblers FC |
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(Round 20)
1 - 0LOI Men's First Division
St. Colman's Park Cobh Ramblers FC 1-0 Waterford FC |
|
(Round 14)
5 - 0LOI Men's First Division
Regional Sports Centre Waterford FC 5-0 Cobh Ramblers FC |
|
(Round 8)
1 - 3LOI Men's First Division
St. Colman's Park Cobh Ramblers FC 1-3 Waterford FC |
|
(Round 33)
3 - 1LOI Men's First Division
Regional Sports Centre Waterford 3-1 Cobh Ramblers |
|
(Round 25)
0 - 5LOI Men's First Division
St. Colman's Park Cobh Ramblers 0-5 Waterford |
|
(Round 16)
4 - 2LOI Men's First Division
Regional Sports Centre Waterford v Cobh Ramblers |
|
(Round 9)
0 - 4LOI Men's First Division
St. Colman's Park Cobh Ramblers v Waterford |
Ground
| Turner's Cross |
|---|
| Beaufort Park, Turner\'s Cross C, Cork, County Cork, Munster, T12 E3H5, Ireland |
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Waterford edge it in ET in what was the most dramatic game. A great contest it has to be said.
FULL TIME, WATERFORD EDGE COBH 2-1
Free for Cobh as everyone's in the box.
Two additional minutes to be played.
Waterford finishing the stronger here it has to be said as Cobh look fatigued.
Darragh Power gets booked for Waterford.
Great tackle by Tiernan O'Brien to deny Coughlan with a last ditch tackle.
Back underway in the second period of extra time.
Alec Byrne is booked for Cobh.
End to end in the last few minutes as one additional minute to be played.
2-1 Waterford. A bullet header from Phillips puts them back in front.
Seargant does well to deny Byrne who tried to round him when he probably should have just shot straight away.
What a save from Stacey to deny McNameny from point blank range.
Waweru misses a glorious chance with the goal at his mercy after Seargant fumbles his clearance. Unfortunately for the striker he volleys it wide.
Back underway for extra time.
We're heading to extra time in what has been a dramatic end to the second half Matt McKevitt's 89th minute goal leaves the teams deadlocked at 1-1 heading into the extra half an hour.
Game getting very cynical now with professional fouls all over the place.
Seargant comes out to collect.
One last chance for Cobh to win it as they get a free kick.
McDonald is off for MceNamey for Waterford.
Five minutes of injury time to be played.
1-1. A fantastic ball in from Luke Desmond which finds Matthew McKevitt who bicycle kicks it in. Such Drama!
Despite being the ones having to chase the game, Cobh have struggled to create a meaningful chance in the last while with five minutes left to play.
Niall O'Keefe on for Waterford in place of Romeo.
Shane Keegan makes a triple sub as Alec Byrne, Dale Holland and Luke Desmond come on.
McDonald gets booked for a cynical challenge on Waweru who was away on the break.
Good save from Stacey to deny Coughlan who made a great turn.
Matthew McKevitt is in for Justin Eguibor for Cobh.
Shane Griffin is in for Waterford in place of Idowu.
Tiernan O'Brien is on for Cobh in place of James O'Leary.
Both teams clashing now. Barry Baggley gets booked along with Mikey Rowe. Referee David Dunne pulled out a red by accident but corrected his error.
Glenn Phillips makes a great run through the middle of the Cobh defence but his shot is straight at Stacey who gathers at the second time of asking.
Pierce Phillips gets booked for Cobh for a challenge on Romeo.
A slight worry for Cobh as Jack Doherty goes down but appears to be ok to continue.
What a hit from James O'Leary who hits 40 yard half volley which forces a great save from Sam Seargant.
Ronan Coughlan gets the opener after running in behind the Cobh defence before smashing home. 1-0 Waterford.
Back underway.
And that's half time with the sides heading in scoreless at the break. Cobh boss Shane Keegan gets booked in protest as the sides head off in what has been a fiery contest so far.
Yellow for Waweru but its a very harsh one as McDonell certainly bought that one.
Waterford really should have scored there, a goalmouth scramble ends up in Roland Idowu centimeteres out from goal but he tangles his feet at the last moment.
Justin Eguibor gets booked for a clash with Ronan Coughlan in the race for the ball.
Romeo gets booked for a late challenge.
First chance for Cobh as Mikey Rowe delivers a great delivery into the box with Charlie Lyons heading just wide of the target.
All Waterford in the opening 15 minutes as Romeo is the latest to get a header away but it goes just over the bar.
Panic in the Cobh box as Conor Parsons comes in hot on the far post but Lee Stacey manages to gather.
Big chance for Ronan Coughlan but the Blues striker can't get his feet in the right position to get a proper shot away.
Early pressure from Waterford as they win a corner from a free kick. They go short but Cobh manage to clear.
The pitch has come under fire in recent weeks and it already appears to be cutting up on the deck.
Underway.
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