3 v 0 
Athlone Town| Alex Murphy 54' | 1-0 | |
| 60' Oisin Duffy | ||
| David Hurley 80' | 2-0 | |
| Ronan Manning 90' | 3-0 |
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Details
| Date | Time | League | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2022 | 7:45 pm | LOI Men's First Division | 2022 |
Match Report
Galway bag hat-trick in win over Athlone
Galway continued their unbeaten run with a 3-0 win over Athlone Town tonight.
Chances were at a premium in the first half but a much improved second for Galway was rewarded with goals from Alex Murphy with a header, a David Hurley penalty and a strike from substitute Ronan Manning.
It was surprisingly Athlone who had the first real chance in this one. In just the 4th minute, Aaron Connolly played through Gary Armstrong, who tested Kearns at the near post, who was equal to the test.
Galway got their first chance in the 13th minute when Stephen Walsh was played through. He tussled back and forth with Aaron McBride before poking his effort wide.
The tribesmen weren’t really at it in the first half and received a warning shot in the 37th minute when Success Edogun got the ball on the left of the box before taking it onto his right and trying a shot. A deflection caused a big loop and it went just wide.
The host could’ve had the lead two minutes from the half when a ball from a free was headed down to Killian Boulder, but he scuffed wide.
There was more urgency in the second half from John Caulfield’s men following a team talk and it showed early. Wilson Waweru was played through and smacked a shot off the upright, showing it was only a matter of time before Galway would take the lead.
The deadlock was broken in the 54th minute when a David Hurley free kick was met by Alex Murphy who bet Mark Smith to the cross, putting it in. Galway never looked back.
They would threaten via set pieces throughout but it took until ten minutes from time for the lead to be doubled.
Wilson Waweru was played through on goal and Smith denied him at point blank range before Walsh got the rebound but was fouled just inside the area. David Hurley stepped up and slammed it in to put Athlone out of reach.
The cake got its icing in the 90th minute when Galway yet again won a free out left. It was pulled back to Ronan Manning, who took a touch inside and slotted it in. A fine finish.
Elsewhere Cork have only managed a draw with Wexford. This means that following tonight’s results, Galway now lead the first division by two points.
Timeline
| 25' | Aaron McBride Cian Kelly |
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| 25. Alex Murphy | 54' | |
| 60' | 18. Oisin Duffy | |
| 70' | Shane Barnes Matthew McCarrick |
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| 70' | Gary Armstrong Youri Habing |
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| Gary Boylan Ronan Manning |
75' | |
| 10. David Hurley | 80' | |
| Edward McCarthy Manu Dimas |
85' | |
| Wilson Waweru Francely Lomboto |
85' | |
| 86' | Oisin Duffy Osaze Irhue |
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| 86' | Success Edogun Quincy Nkansah |
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| 12. Ronan Manning | 90' | |
| David Hurley Conor O'Keeffe |
91' | |
| Alex Murphy Charlie Lyons |
91' |
Past Meetings
|
(Round 6)
1 - 2Athlone Town Stadium Athlone Town v Galway United |
|
(Series 20)
1 - 0Athlone Town Stadium Athlone Town v Galway United |
|
(Series 11)
2 - 1Eamonn Deacy Park Galway United v Athlone Town |
|
(Series 2)
3 - 1Athlone Town Stadium Athlone Town v Galway United |
|
(Series 10)
1 - 4Athlone Town Stadium Athlone Town v Galway United |
|
(Series 1)
2 - 2Eamonn Deacy Park Galway United v Athlone Town |
Ground
| Eamonn Deacy Park |
|---|
| Eamonn Deacy Park, Dyke Road, Terryland, Menlough, Galway City, County Galway, Connacht, H91 ET6N, Ireland |
Full time.
Four minutes added on.
Goal! Free is pulled back to Manning and he slots in, putting the cherry on top!
Goal! David Hurley slots it in to put Athlone out of sight!
Penalty Galway.
Waweru tries to flick it in at the back post. Galway as already seen are dangerous from set pieces.
Walsh meets a header at the back post but floats it onto the roof of the net. Galway much improved this half.
Goal! Alex Murphy heads in a cross to give the hosts the lead!
Chance! Waweru is played through and smacks the woodwork! Galway starting the half on the front foot...
Athlone restart the game.
Half time.
Falls down to Brouder in the box but he misses. Galway's best worked piece of play.
Edogun takes a shot onto his right and the deflection takes it just wide.
Gary Armstrong absolutely balloons a free. Really devoid of action in this half.
McBride clearly hampered with his shoulder. Likely getting subbed.
Walsh gets in behind and has a tussle with McBride before poking wide.
Athlone have the first chance after Connolly plays through Armstrong, but Kearns saves.
Galway get us underway.
Teams are out now.
Galway are looking to keep pace with Cork whilst Athlone are still looking for a win. Anything other than a home win would be a surprise.
The Athlone team is now also in.
The Galway team is now in.
Hello and welcome to finalwhistle.ie for live updates of today's encounter between Galway United and Athlone Town, I'm Seán Comber and I'll be updating you throughout.