3 v 2 
Wexford FCDetails
| Date | Time | League | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 June 2021 | 7:00 pm | LOI Men's First Division | 2021 |
Match Report
Trio on target in Cobh win
Cobh Ramblers blew Wexford FC away tonight in their SSE Airtricity First Division game at St. Coleman’s Park. After a poor first half that saw them go 1-0 down, The Rams steamrolled to a 3-1 win.
Goals from Charlie Lyons, Killian Cooper and Ciaran Griffin helped Cobh to victory which means that they move to 8th in the table above city rivals Cork City.
The Rams were slow to start, as the game was quite lethargic and scrappy for most of the first half. It was the visitors that looked more impressive towards the end of the opening 45 minutes.
Jack Doherty and Paul Fox caused numerous problems for Cobh going forward, while Lorcan Fitzgerald and Paul Cleary offered a solid foundation at the back.
It was Fox that managed to break the deadlock. A quick counter from Wexford resulted in a Kyle Robinson attempt bouncing off the post. Fox took his time with the rebound before smashing it into the back of the net. Deservedly, Wexford went into the break leading.
Cobh looked like a completely different side in the second half. They were boosted thanks to an early goal from Charlie Lyons. Another rebounded goal, this time it was Lyons who tapped the ball into an empty net after a Darren Murphy free-kick struck the post.
Cobh ramped up the pressure and were rewarded just after the hour mark when Killian Cooper headed the ball past Jimmy Corcoran after Charlie Lyons saw his header cleared off the line.
In the 75th minute the result was sealed. A deep cross from Darryl Walsh was met by Ian Turner, who looped the ball back into the box for Cobh native Ciaran Griffin to head home.
Wexford did manage to carve out one last chance for themselves in injury time. Lorcan Fitzgerald found himself on the edge of the box and placed a low shot into the bottom corner.
Cobh Ramblers travel to Bray Wanderers next week in hope of climbing up the table again, while Wexford host Athlone Town. Ian Ryan’s men are still chasing a second victory this season.
Timeline
Past Meetings
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(Series 4)
1 - 2Ferrycarrig Park Wexford FC v Cobh Ramblers |
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(Series 16)
0 - 4Ferrycarrig Park Wexford FC v Cobh Ramblers |
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(Series 7)
4 - 0St. Colman's Park Cobh Ramblers v Wexford FC |
Ground
| St. Colman's Park |
|---|
| Saint Colman\'s Park, Norwood Park, Cobh Urban, Cobh Municipal District, County Cork, Munster, P24 F252, Ireland |
Wexford grab one back! Lorcan Fitzgerald places the ball into the back of the net from the edge of the area
Another debutant for The Rams, Caelin Rooney enters the match
Fionn Duggan comes on to make his debut for Cobh
Ian Turner comes off
Jake Hegarty comes off
Kyle Robinson is booked
Success Edogun comes on
Karl Manahan comes off
Karl Fitzsimons comes off for Anthony Dolan
Lee Devitt sends a header just wide as Cobh are still applying pressure
Jake Hegarty is booked for colliding with Jimmy Corcoran. The Rams forward receives some treatment following the collision
Charlie Lyons goes close, rattling the bar from a header
Stephen O'Leary is booked for a foul on Jack Connolly
Goal! It's the substitute Ciaran Griffin who nods the ball into the goal thanks to a looping ball from Ian Turner
Harry Groome's shot from distance is just wide of the taregt
Goalscorer Killian Cooper is subbed off
Ciaran Griffin comes on
Pierce Phillips is booked for a dangerous tackle
Harry Groome is on
Conor Crowley comes off
Evan Farrell is subbed off for Jack Connolly
Jack Doherty fires a volley wide
Ian Turner receives a booking, his foul preventing a Wexford counter-attack
Lee Devitt wins a corner for Cobh. The Rams are dominating this game now
2-1 Cobh! Killian Cooper bundles the ball over the line after a Charlie Lyons header is cleared off the line
Jimmy Corcoran makes a great save to prevent Jake Hegarty from scoring. Cobh looking more lively since the restart
Kyle Robinson drags a shot wide
Ian Turner strikes from distance but can't find the target
Jack Doherty receives a yellow
Paul Fox wins a corner after some great footwork
Cian Murphy is subbed off
Darryl Walsh comes on for an injured Cian Murphy
All square! Charlie Lyons scores into an empty net after a Darren Murphy free-kick hit the post
We're back underway at St. Coleman's Park
Wexford lead at the half and deservedly so. A slow start but they have looked the better side so far. Lorcan Fitzgerald has had a stellar performance for them so far at the back while Cobh haven't really got going at all in this game
Jack Doherty forces Barron into a great save from close range
Wexford break the deadlock. Paul Fox smashes home the rebound off of Kyle Robinson's attempt that hit the post.
Lorcan Fitzgerald receives a card for a challenge on Ian Turner
Ian Turner drills a shot from outside the box, but it's straight into Jimmy Corcoran's hands
A dangerous cross from Ian Turner is headed out for a corner
Lorcan Fitzgerald blazes the free-kick over the bar
Paul Fox wins Wexford a free-kick on the side of the Cobh box
Jack Doherty fires the ball across the face of goal but nobody is there to finish.
Cobh win a corner after a nice passage of play
Lee Devitt's free-kick bounces well wide of the target
Evan Farrell hits one from distance but it sails over the bar
Lee Devitt wins a free-kick in a dangerous area
Cobh win a corner after a decent delivery from Darren Murphy
Cian Murphy sends a dangerous cross into the Wexford box, but it fails to find anyone
Darren Murphy commits a foul on Jack Doherty. It's been a scrappy opening 10 minutes
Killian Cooper wins a free-kick just outside the Wexford box
Ben O'Riordan heads the ball clear, Wexford corner
Stephen O'Leary attempts a strike from distance, but drags it wide
And we're off at St.Colman's Park with Cobh Ramblers playing from left to right.
Just the one change from Wexford as Evan Farrell comes in for Jack Connolly
Three changes from Cobh tonight as Cian Murphy, Stephen O'Leary and Killian Cooper are brought in for Darryl Walsh, James McCarthy and Fionn Duggan. Academy graduate, Luke Kennedy, makes the bench this evening
It's a bottom of the table clash tonight as 10th faces 9th. A win for The Rams would see them overtake city rivals Cork City. Meanwhile, a win for Wexford FC will not change their league position, but a second victory for the season would be a massive confidence booster for Ian Ryan's side.
Hello and welcome to Finalwhistle.ie's coverage of this evening's SSE Airtricity First Division game between Cobh Ramblers and Wexford FC at St.Colman's Park. Tonight's game kicks off at 7pm.