6 v 0 
Bray WanderersDetails
| Date | Time | League | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 July 2021 | 7:45 pm | FAI Cup | 2021 |
Match Report
Pat’s hit Bray for six
A dominant and controlling performance from St. Patrick’s Athletic saw them come away 6-0 winners over Bray Wanderers at Richmond Park tonight.
This impressive victory sees The Saints progress into the second round of the FAI Cup which already improves on last season’s cup campaign when they were knocked out in the first round.
The two goalkeepers arguably were not troubled early on with most efforts being simple saves or off target
It was Billy King who got the home side’s first goal of the night after he cut in from the left and let fly. The shot looked to be a simple one for Brian Maher who let it slip past him.
Pat’s seemed to be in control of the game after taking the lead and the difference in divisions soon became clear to see as they got their second.
Jason McClelland was found at the back post by a KIng cross in the 38th minute. The winger made no mistake and dispatched with a diving header.
Going into half-time Bray looked to be struggling and this did not change as the second period started.
The Saints got their third ten minutes into the second period. Ian Bermingham found Ben McCormack in the box and he powered the header home.
Three minutes later Sam Bone made it 4-0. A clearance fell kindly for the defender and he connected sweetly on the half volley finding the bottom left corner via the post.
The fifth goal was arguably the best of the night. Centre-back, Paddy Barrett found himself high up the pitch and got a lucky deflection which gave him some space. He set himself and finessed the ball into the top right corner giving Maher no chance.
The final goal saw King get his second of the night. He came in from the right wing shifting the ball onto his left foot and placing it into the far corner.
A great performance from St Pat’s whose fans and management will be delighted. The victory was made even sweeter with three debutants coming on in Kian Corbally, Josh Keeley and Tommy Lonergan.
Bray will be disappointed to see their cup run end before it really got going but they will be looking to bounce back in the league.
Timeline
| 6. Sam Bone | 11' | |
| 15. Billy King | 23' | |
| 32' | 15. Daniel Jones | |
| 11. Jason McClelland | 38' | |
| 7. Ben McCormack | 55' | |
| 6. Sam Bone | 58' | |
| 61' | Brandon Kavanagh Gary Shaw | |
| 61' | Mark Byrne Luka Lovic | |
| 29. Paddy Barrett | 62' | |
| Lee Desmond John Mountney | 64' | |
| 71' | Sam Verdon Steven Kinsella | |
| 15. Billy King | 77' | |
| Alfie Lewis Kian Corbally | 77' | |
| 78' | Dylan Barnett Dean O'Shea | |
| 78' | Andrew Quinn Sean Callan | |
| Vitezslav Jaros Josh Keeley | 81' | |
| Billy King Tommy Lonergan | 81' |
Past Meetings
Ground
| Richmond Park |
|---|
| Emmet Road, Kilmainham C ED, Dublin, Dublin 8, Leinster, D08 VK72, Ireland |
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FULL-TIME: St Patrick's Athletic 6-0 Bray Wanderers
Three minutes added time
McCormack's effort hits the wall
A free kick for Pat's in a dangerous position
A penalty shout for Pat's is waved away after it looked like Jones handled the ball
Kian Corbally blasts the ball over the bar
He shifts the ball onto his left and finds the net
King gets his second
Gary Shaw forces Jaros into a save
Barrett tries for his second but it is comfortable for Maher
Barrett found space on the edge of the box and finessed the ball beautifully into the top right corner
Paddy Barrett makes it 5
The ball fell kindly for Bone who connected sweetly on the half volley and found the net via the post
It's 4-0 as Sam Bone gets on the scoresheet
A great cross into the box from Ian Bermingham finds McCormack who heads home and gets his first ever senior goal
Ben McCormack gets the third
Dylan Barnett unleashes a great strike that is equalled by Jaros who tips it over the bar
Craven sees his effort blocked by his own team mate
An Alfie Lewis shot does not trouble Maher
Maher dodges a bullet as he flicks the ball over a Pat's player and is lucky not to lose the ball
Bray get the second half underway
HALF-TIME: St Patrick's Athletic 2-0 Bray Wanderers
Jamie Lennon has a shot that cannot find it's way through the Bray defence and is cleared away
Sam Verdon finds space in the box but his shot is straight at Jaros
A Billy King cross finds McClelland at the back post who dispatches with a diving header
McClelland gets Pat's second goal
St Pat's look to have grown in confidence since the goal and have really taken control of possession
Ben McCormack flashes the ball across goal but McClelland fails to connect properly and his shot is off target
The winger cut in and took a shot that seemed to be straight at Maher who will be disappointed that he could not keep it out
Billy King puts the home side ahead
Jason McClelland cuts in on his right foot and lets fly straight into the arms of Maher
Brandon Kavanagh sees his effort from outside the box blocked
Sam Bone receives the first yellow card of the game
Billy King with a great chance to set up a counter attack but overhits the pass and the ball goes out of play
Brian Maher gets his first touch of the ball after he catches a cross
Aaron Barry with a great block from a Sam Bone strike
A Bray cross is well claimed by Jaros in the Pat\'s goal
St. Pat's get the game underway
The teams are on the pitch ahead of kick-off
Less than thirty minutes to go until kick-off
Clifford, the former Pat's man misses out through suspension along with Ryan Graydon
Sam Verdon and Richie O\'Farrell are in to replace Conor Clifford and Luka Lovic
Team news for Bray is in with two changes to their starting eleven
Jamie Lennon, Ian Bermingham and Ben McCormack replace Chris Forrester, Robbie Benson and Darragh Burns
Team news for The Saints is in and there are three changes to the starting eleven
It is currently 22 degrees celsius in Inchicore and looks to be perfect weather for a match with the sun shining
Richmond Park is the venue for tonight's match
Hello and welcome to Final Whistle's coverage of tonight's FAI Cup first round tie between St Patrick's Athletic and Bray Wanderers