1 v 0 
Drogheda Utd| Cameron Evans 1' | ||
| 9' Gary Deegan | ||
| 48' Gary Deegan | ||
| 49' Luke Heeney | ||
| Phoenix Patterson 50' | 1-0 | |
| 57' Mark Doyle | ||
| Niall O'Keeffe 58' | ||
| John Martin 90+3' |
Video
Details
| Date | Time | League | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 September 2021 | 7:45 pm | LOI Men's Premier Division | 2021 |
Match Report
Patterson delivers for Waterford
Phoenix Patterson's 50th minute strike kept Waterford from falling into the Premier Division's relegation play-off place as the Blues defeated 10 man Drogheda United 1-0 at the RSC this evening.
After Drogheda's Gary Deegan received a second yellow card, Waterford implemented an excellent training ground move which saw Patterson's powerful strike hit home the game's only goal.
Constantly on the offensive, the home side looked the hungrier throughout the game and could have scored more had they been more clinical in front of goal.
With their top-flight credentials at stake, Waterford looked the far hungrier side as they went in search of a vital three points.
The attacking trio of Patterson, Armando Junior Quitirna and Prince Mustwunguma were a real threat for the Blues going forward and caused the Drogheda defence numerous problems.
Prince came close with a great shot on the turn on nine minutes while Patterson and Junior combined well in attack soon after only to be denied by Drogs keeper David Odumosu.
Odumosu stepped up again a minute later to save another shot by Patterson and keep the visiting side in the game.
Drogheda relied on the counter to keep the home side on their toes and the pace of Jordan Adeyemo up front did provide an attacking threat for the visitors with what little ball they could provide him.
After a volley of early chances for Waterford, the game lost a bit of life after 20 minutes and both sides exchanged possession without ever really threatening the other.
Killian Philips headed a decent chance over from Drogheda's third corner of the game just before half-time and the sides went into the break level at 0-0.
The second half started with the home-side attack players once again making an impact.
When Prince made a break in midfield, he was pulled down by Gary Deegan who received his second yellow of the game and leaving his side down to 10 men with 42 minutes still remaining in the second half.
The Blues took full advantage from the following set-piece, implementing a training ground move which saw the ball rolled to Patterson at the edge of the box. He struck the ball powerfully and though Odumosu got a hand to it, but he could not stop it from crossing the goal line.
With their numerical advantage and vocal home support, Waterford dominated for the remainder of the game.
Patterson's strong running tormented the Drogheda defence while Cameron Evans, Junior, and Anthony Wordsworth all had chances to double the side's lead.
As the match entered its final stages, Drogheda attempted to equalise but a number of long balls sent into the opposition half failed to beat the Blues' defence.
Waterford held on for a vital three points which sees them stay a point ahead of Dundalk in a race to avoid the threat of relegation.
Timeline
| 5. Cameron Evans | 1' | |
| 9' | 8. Gary Deegan | |
| 45' | Darragh Markey Luke Heeney |
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| 48' | 8. Gary Deegan | |
| 49' | 21. Luke Heeney | |
| 44. Phoenix Patterson | 50' | |
| 55' | Ronan Murray Chris Lyons |
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| 57' | Mark Doyle | |
| 4. Niall O'Keeffe | 58' | |
| Cameron Evans Jack Stafford |
66' | |
| Armando Junior Quitirna Greg Halford |
74' | |
| 82' | Killian Phillips James Clarke |
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| 10. John Martin | 90+3' |
Past Meetings
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(Series 22)
1 - 2Weavers Park Drogheda United v Waterford |
|
(Series 10)
0 - 7Regional Sports Centre Waterford v Drogheda United |
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(Series 1)
1 - 0Weavers Park Drogheda United v Waterford |
Ground
| Regional Sports Centre |
|---|
| Waterford Regional Sports Centre, Inner Ring Road, Kilbarry, Waterford, County Waterford, Munster, X91 KT29, Ireland |
Full Time at the RSC. Waterford FC 1-0 Drogheda United. Phoenix Patterson\'s 50th minute goal gives the Blues a vital win to keep them from falling into the relegation play-off place. The home side threatened more all evening and Gary Deegan\'s sending off for Drogheda gave the Blues the advantage, scoring the winner from the following set-piece move.
John Martin booked for Waterford
Drogheda attacking still with 2 minutes remaining
There will be 4 minutes added time at the RSC
Drogheda seeking an equaliser as the clock is running out
Brian Murphy catches James Brown's cross
Patterson continuing to run at the Drogs defence as the game enters its final stages
Daniel O'Reilly's shot goes well over for the visitors as Drogheda begin to look resurgent
Odumosu makes an easy save from Prince's long range effort
Greg Halford replaces Junior for Waterford
Drogheda now beginning to threaten more
Philip's header misses the target
Wordsworth pulls a great opportunity right of the post and wide
Jack Stafford replaces Cameron Evans
Good save by Odemosu as Waterford well on top
Patterson's shot goes well over
Patterson on the ball a lot now for Waterford, center stage to the Blues attacking
Odumosu makes a good save at the other end!
Brian Murphy makes a good save as a Drogs effort comes off the post
Training ground move from Waterford for the goal. Ball is hit low to Patterson in the box who strikes it at goal. Drogs keeper gets a hand to it but can't prevent the goal.
Phoenix Patterson scores for Waterford!!!!!!!! 1-0
Gary Deegan sent off for Drogheda as he receives a second yellow for pulling down Prince in midfield
And the second half is underway!
Half-time - Waterford FC 0 - 0 Drogheda United. The home side came out the hungrier and had a number of good chances to take the lead. The game lost a bit of life as the half went on and the sides went in even at the break,
2 minutes added time
Philips heads wide from a Drogheda corner
Darragh Power down in midfield for Waterford
The Blues continuing to press the visitors
John Martin blocked by Conor Kane
Murphy gathers Kyle Ferguson's timid shot on goal
Darragh Power's cross is deflected as Waterford are back on the attack
Both sides have exchanged possession with little to note
Game has gone a bit lifeless now
Junior shoots right at the Drogs keeper
The visitors enjoying a spell of possession now
Kyle Ferguson heads over
Odomosu again after Patterson gets another opportunity
Good save by Odumosu after Patterson and Junior combine well for Waterford
Waterford looking the better side so far
Deegan booked for Drogheda
Drogheda looking dangerous on the counter as they win a second corner
Martin cant get on the end of a Patterson ball into the Drogs box
Prince Mustwunga comes close with a shot on the turn
Waterford threatening in this half's early stages
Evans booked early for Waterford
Big crowd at the RSC as Waterford will aim to go 6 consecutive games unbeaten at their home ground
Less than 10 minutes 'til kick off at the RSC!
A win for mid-table Drogheda would surely see the Claret and Blues secure their top-flight status for another year
Waterford really need 3 points tonight if they are to avoid the risk of being overtaken by Dundalk and dropping into the relegation play-off place
Welcome along to Final Whistle's coverage of Waterford v Drogheda United. My name is Jack Joy and I'll be taking you through this evening's game. Kick-Off is at 7.45pm!