2 v 1 
UCD AFCDetails
| Date | Time | League | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 July 2021 | 7:45 pm | LOI Men's First Division | 2021 |
Match Report
Treaty trouble UCD
Treaty United stormed into action in this game in Markets Field in the MidWest, as they beat UCD tonight.
Jack Lynch deftly headed into the net to kickstart their victory. A controversial penalty decision allowed UCD to get back into contention, before Treaty scored again through Lynch to cement their lead in the match. Ryan and Lynch were the focal points in this crucial victory.
Ryan was impressive for Treaty, he played the role of sweeper keeper well throughout the game, clearing up a lot of the long balls played forward, making two good saves in each half. His communication with his defence was very good throughout.
Treaty United dominated the opening stages of this game. They took control of the game early, winning two quick corners, one of which had to be cleared off the line by Evan Osam. Treaty were rapidly pressurising UCD, and Sam Todd was lucky not to concede a penalty as he tackled Hanlon who was dribbling at pace towards goal.
Treaty scored first just before the half hour mark after a great pass from Ludden into the box was perfectly met by Jack Lynch who deftly headed into the net. The game became more heated in the middle of the first half, as Todd, McNamara and Hanlon all picked up yellow cards in a ten-minute period.
A controversial penalty decision allowed UCD to level this game in the 54th minute. However, Treaty United scored again within three minutes through the impressive Jack Lynch to cement their lead in the game. UCD tried hard and played some nice moves but could not break down a stubborn Treaty defensive action.
Lynch was the hero for Treaty United scoring in both halves to get them ahead; with Colm Whelan scoring a penalty in between for the Students.
The Shannonsiders showed great determination and a clinical defensive performance to nullify any UCD attack, and the students will be disappointed not to have created more chances.
This result means that Treaty are now joint second in the league table, 11 points behind leaders Shelbourne and they travel to Athlone next weekend, while UCD will know they will have to raise their performance levels if they are to challenge for promotion in the second half of the season.
Timeline
| 18' | 24. Sam Todd | |
| Callum McNamara | 20' | |
| 44. Jack Lynch | 27' | |
| 8. Joe Collins | 29' | |
| 9. Kieran Hanlon | 36' | |
| William Armshaw Stephen Christopher | 45' | |
| 54' | 11. Colm Whelan | |
| 44. Jack Lynch | 57' | |
| 59' | Sean Brennan Adam Verdon | |
| 61' | Harvey O'Brien Adam Lennon | |
| Joe Collins Clyde O'Connell | 63' | |
| Callum McNamara Edward McCarthy | 63' | |
| Kieran Hanlon Matthew McKevitt | 68' | |
| Jack Lynch Sean McSweeney | 69' | |
| 74' | Dara Keane Evan Caffrey |
Past Meetings
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(Round 7)
3 - 2LOI Men's First Division
UCD Bowl UCD AFC v Treaty United |
Ground
| Jackman Park |
|---|
| Jackman Park, Limerick, V94 23T8, Ireland |
Paul Regan
A sports nut who has coached at underage level in the League of Ireland. Passionate about domestic football.
Lennon cuts in from the right hand side and sets up a chance for a team-mate for Kerrigan who blasts over. Last chance?
Five minutes additional time here for UCD to score and Treaty to hang on.
UCD are throwing everthing at Treaty to snatch a draw here with minutes to go.
UCD substitution: Caffrey is on for Whelan
Colm Whelan had a great chance but from a very acute angle but shoots wide of the far post
Treaty seemed to have switched to a 4-4-2 and are in a defensive mode to shut up shop.
Super play from UCD down the right hand side, shot is saved well by the Treaty keeper and it is deflected out for a corner kick.
Jack Lynch scores at the back post after a good ball from Matt Keane. Treaty are 2-1 up.
Out of nothing, UCD are back in the game. Goal for Whelan.
The referee has awarded a penalty for UCD in a controversial decision. The Treaty defender , Mark Walsh, was trying to shield the ball to safety.
The tempo of play has slowed significantly in the second half.
Tommy Barrett might be worried that his defence didn't deal with that as comfortably as crosses in the first half.
A good chance for UCD as Paul Doyle's ball into the area couldn't be directed on target by Dara Keane.
Willie Armshaw is coming off for Treaty United and Steven Christopher comes on to make his Treaty debut.
Willie Armshaw is coming off for Treaty United and Steven Christopher comes on to make his Treaty debut.
Four minutes injury time to play here.
Good play from Osam and Dignam down the left wing ends with a low cross into the area but O'Donnell clears for Treaty.
Tadgh Ryan has played very well as a sweeper keeper, clearing up a lot of the long balls played forward.
We are paused for a water break at the moment.
Ciaran Hanlon earns a yellow card, swiping wildly in a midfield challenge.
Tadhg Ryan anticipates a ball into the box for Kerrigan and catches cleanly. Good goalkeeping.
Joe Collins is given a yellow card for a tackle in which he clearly won the ball cleanly.
Treaty United take a free-kick from the middle of the pitch. A Ludden long cross into the box, for Jack Lynch to deftly header the ball into the corner of the net.
A long ball from the keeper after the Water break almost sets Willie Armshaw through on goal but Sam Todd stretched to slide kick the ball clear.
Tadgh Ryan makes an excellent save from the UCD set-piece.
Referee gives McNamara a yellow for a foul in the middle of the area.
Todd picks up a Yellow card for that infringement. He will have to be careful the rest of the game.
First bit of controversy.Treaty go on the counter-attack and Hanlon runs in a mazy dribble beating Todd, who pulls him down, and the ref awards a free-kick. Very lucky for Todd not to have been a penalty.
UCD are trying to thread the ball into the two centre forwards but Treaty have been able to defend that area very well so far.
UCD are trying to thread the ball into the two centre forwards but Treaty have been able to defend that area very well so far.
UCD have struggled so far to get into this game, and perhaps playing into the sun is disrupting their rhythm.
Treaty have satarted strongly, winning two corners in a row. Evan Osam was forced to head off the line from a strong Treaty header.
We kick off here in sunny south west.
In team news for Treaty, Willie Armshaw makes his first start.Mark Walsh starts for the first time since April. Clyde O'Connell returns from suspension. Stephen Christopher makes the bench. Sean Guerins and Sean McSweeney miss out through injury
We are just over fifteen minutes away from kick off tonight.
Good Evening and Welcome to FinalWhistle.ie coverage of Treaty United v UCD. My name is Paul Regan and I will be commentating on the game for you tonight.