3 v 0 
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Details
| Date | Time | League | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 September 2021 | 7:45 pm | FAI Cup | 2021 |
Match Report
Perfect Pat’s move into semis
Three goals saw St Patrick's Athletic ease past Wexford FC on a 3-0 score-line at Richmond Park and into the FAI Cup semi-finals, despite being reduced to ten men for most of the game.
Although Sam Bone was shown his marching orders early on, Pat's always looked the better team, and a goal from Burns in each half, and a late Ronan Coughlan penalty; saw the home side past a toothless looking Wexford.
The visitors had their biggest attacking threat, Conor Crowley; sent off in the latter stages of the first half and created very little chances for the rest of the game despite enjoying more possession in the second period.
Pat's dominated play early in the first half while Wexford were content to sit back in a defensive unit, relying on a long ball to Jack Moylan up front as their attacking outlet.
This strategy proved successful quickly for the visitors when keeper Jimmy Corcoran found Moylan alone with Pat's defender Sam Bone. The attacker looked to be away when Bone lunged in and stopped him in what was deemed a red card offence, leaving the home side down to 10 men with close to 83 minutes yet to play.
St. Pat's were not deterred however and continued to look the more confident side, controlling possession while Wexford offered little in an attacking sense.
Conor Crowley dragged Wexford's best chance wide soon after the sending off while Paddy Barrett came close at the other end as the Saints continued to press the visitors.
Billy King posed a constant threat to Wexford with his attacking runs and when he and Chris Forrester joined forces on the right wing they found Darragh Burns in enough space to fire home the games opener, putting the hosts up 1-0 in the 33rd minute.
Things soon became fiery afterwards with Wexford appearing frustrated to have conceded with a numerical advantage and Paul Fox was yellow carded for a coming together in the middle of the field while Conor Crowley, who had been the visitors foremost attacker, received a second yellow for a sliding challenge to see both sides enter half-time with ten men.
With less players on the field the game opened up in the second half and both sides looked evenly matched as each countered the other's attacks.
Harry Groome had two good opportunities to bring Wexford back to even terms, but it was the home side that scored next.
Darragh Burns brought his tally on the night to two after Chris Forrester supplied a fantastic ball to the Saints attacker.
Though Wexford continued to press the home side, the fight appeared to be drained from the visitors upon conceding a second and St Pat's controlled most of proceedings from then on.
A 94th minute penalty won by the ever running Chris Forrester was put away by substitute Ronan Coughlan to see Pat's three to the good and into the FAI Cup semi-finals, much to the delight of the home support.
Wexford FC
| 18 | Jimmy Corcoran Goalkeeper | |
| 2 | Thomas Considine 20 Defender | |
| 4 | Paul Cleary Defender | |
| 7 | Conor Crowley Midfielder | 33' |
| 8 | Karl Manahan 19 Forward | |
| 9 | Karl Fitzsimons 26 Defender | |
| 11 | Paul Fox Midfielder | 37' |
| 15 | Kevin McEvoy Defender | |
| 16 | Jack Moylan Midfielder | |
| 21 | Harry Groome 6 Midfielder | |
| 29 | Lorcan Fitzgerald Defender | |
| 30 | Sean Martin Goalkeeper | |
| 19 | Evan Farrell 8 Forward | |
| 6 | Jack Connolly 21 Midfielder | |
| 12 | Fionn McCaffrey | |
| 14 | Tyler Dunphy Midfielder | |
| 20 | Daniel Dobbin 2 Defender | |
| 24 | Luke Scanlon Midfielder | |
| 26 | Ayman Yousif 9 Forward | |
| 28 | Andrew Farrell |
Timeline
| 6. Sam Bone | 7' | |
| 29. Paddy Barrett | 8' | |
| 17. Darragh Burns | 33' | |
| 33' | 7. Conor Crowley | |
| 37' | 11. Paul Fox | |
| 40' | 7. Conor Crowley | |
| Billy King Alfie Lewis | 62' | |
| 67' | Karl Manahan Evan Farrell | |
| Matty Smith Ronan Coughlan | 72' | |
| 86' | Karl Fitzsimons Ayman Yousif | |
| 87' | Harry Groome Jack Connolly | |
| 87' | Thomas Considine Daniel Dobbin | |
| Paddy Barrett James Abankwah | 88' | |
| 19. Ronan Coughlan | 94' |
Ground
| Richmond Park |
|---|
| Emmet Road, Kilmainham C ED, Dublin, Dublin 8, Leinster, D08 VK72, Ireland |
Full-Time at Richmond Park. St Pat's always the better side while Wexford really failed to pose much of a threat. 3-0 to the hosts as they Saints progress into the FAI Cup semis.
Coughlan puts it away
Peno as Chris Forrester fouled in Wexford box
4 minutes added time at Richmond Park
James Abankwah comes on for Paddy Barrett
Treble substitution for Wexford
Wexford continuing to press but look to have tired
Game has slowed as the outcome looks to be a St Pat's win
Wexford enjoying possession in recent moments but failing to create any opportunities
Ben McCormack comes close with a headed effort for St Pat's
Evan Farrell replaces Karl Manahan for Wexford
St Pat's dominating play again now after scoring
GOALL! Burns scores again as Pat's go up 2-0.
Lewis replaces Billy King
Burns comes close as Pat's also look threatening on the counter
Jaros saves from Groome's shot. Wexford looking better on the counter in this half
Pat's still holding possession while Wexford are pressing the hosts higher
Groome's shot goes over for the visitors
Billy King hits the post for Pat's. Has been the home side's biggest threat all evening
Back underway for the second half!
Half-Time at Richmond Park. St Patrick's Athletic took the lead through Darragh Burns and have dominated play despite having a man sent off early in the half. Wexford haven't threatened for the most part and Conor Crowley's sending off has seen them finish the half with ten men too. St Patrick's Athletic 1-0 Wexford FC
2 minutes added time
Burns shoots over after Jimmy Corcoran makes a good save but deflects away to the Pat's attacker
Game continues to follow the same pattern as we approach half-time. St Pat's dominant in possession and Wexford playing as a defensive unit
Conor Crowley has received a second yellow for Wexford and been sent off. Both sides down to ten men now!
Fox booked for his part
Handbags between the sides in midfield as tempers flare
Darragh Burns scores for St Pat's!!!
Crowley booked for Wexford
Jaros saves Lorcan Fitzgerald's free kick
Another Wexford ball finds Crowley up front but the forward can't control it
St Pat's constantly on the ball while Wexford appear content to play defensively
Paddy Barrett's header deflected out
Wexford sending a number of long balls to Crowley up front in attack
Crowley's shot drags left and wide for Wexford at the other end
Matty Smith goes down in a challenge in the Wexford box, referee waves play on
Jimmy Corcoran comes out to collect a dangerous ball over the top from St Pat's
Pat's still seeing most of the possession despite being one man down, Wexford content to sit in a midfield block so far
Fitzsimons shot goes wide as Wexford look to put on the pressure now
Paddy Barrett also booked for St Pats
Sam Bone sent off early for the home side after a foul on Jack Corcoran, who looked to be in on goal
St Pats threatening early but no huge chances yet
St Pats dominating early play
Wexford get this FAI Cup quarter final under way!
All set for Kick-Off at Richmond Park, 2 minutes to go!
Paul Fox returns to the starting lineup for Wexford this evening
Jamie Lennon is amongst one of the two changes from St Pat's last outing, the Dubliner starts in midfield tonight alongside Ben McCormack
A closer battle is to be expected tonight however; an improving Wexford side will come out fighting for a place in the Cup semi-final.
Separated by a division, these sides last met at Richmond Park in a pre-season friendly in February when St Pat's ran out 4-0 winners over Wexford.
Hello and welcome to Final Whistle\'s coverage of St Patrick's Athletic versus Wexford FC in the FAI Cup quarter final. My name is Jack Joy and I\'ll be taking you through this evening\'s game. Kick-Off is at 7.45!