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Date Time League Season
7 August 2021 2:00 pm LOI Men's Premier Division 2021

Match Report

Patterson powers Waterford win

Waterford managed to put a stop on Bohemians winning run, as their extended their own to five; with the home-debutant Phoenix Patterson’s lone-goal confirming a 1-0 victory at the Regional Sports Centre.

The Blues came on with the right ideas way far from intimidated by Bohs, as they fully dominated matters with an enthusiastic one-touch football and creating plenty of chances to set a check-mate on the show even before break.

The boys from the capital forgot to change the chip to Premier Division duties, visited the Blues with on eye on the Europa Conference League second-leg against PAOK, and ended up swallowed by Marc Bircham’s group.

John Martin brought an early-serious warning as he saw his header coming off the post and scrambled off the line by James Finnerty.

Junior Quitirna, the playmaker of the afternoon, sent him a juicy cross with John Martin couldn’t connect to, after himself trying his luck from the edge of the box as it went slightly off the right post.

Bohs best chance during the first 45 minutes came through Georgie Kelly’s head as he sent it wide off the bar.
A James Finnerty’s deflection nearly ended up at the back of Talbot’s net, just moments after Waterford indeed change the score.

Not surprisingly, Talbot got beaten near the break with a scrambling-ball resting inside his goal, with Phoenix Ferguson getting the final touch.  

Keith Long’s side returned aggressively from the changing room chasing a quick game-changer, but the sparkles in their game didn’t make the travel south. All their efforts brought close to Murphy’s goal were solidly dealt by the navy-blue outfit, who came the closest to make the score move for the second time.

A Patterson’s brilliant-through ball put Junior face-to-face with Talbot, as the goalkeeper denied it with two superb interventions.

The Gypsies’ web got tightened upfront looking for a late equaliser; Rory Feely brought a close-range shot from inside the six-yard box, but Murphy held all three points to crown a brilliant performance overall for Waterford.

Waterford

1Brian Murphy Goalkeeper
2Darragh Power Defender
3Cameron Evans Defender
7Shane Griffin Midfielder
11Armando Junior Quitirna 6 Midfielder
12John Martin Forward 76'
14Niall O’Keeffe Midfielder
19Jack Stafford Midfielder 40'
23Prince Mustwunguma 20 Forward
44Phoenix Patterson Midfielder 42'
46Eddie Nolan Defender
20Greg Halford 23 Defender
5George Forrest Defender
6Kyle Ferguson 11 Defender
10Cian Kavanagh Forward
16Jeremie Milambo Defender
21Isaac Tshipamba Mulowayi Midfielder
22Paul Martin Goalkeeper
45Jamal Dupree Midfielder

Bohemians

1James Talbot Goalkeeper
2Andy Lyons Defender
4Rory Feely Defender 32'
8Ali Coote Midfielder 20'
10Keith Ward 26 Midfielder 53'
12Georgie Kelly Forward
14Conor Levingston 24 Midfielder
18James Finnerty Defender
19Tyreke Wilson Defender
22Jamie Mullins 11 Midfielder
28Dawson Devoy Midfielder
3Anto Breslin Defender
5Rob Cornwall Defender
7Stephen Mallon Midfielder
11Liam Burt 22 Midfielder
24Aaron Doran 14 Midfielder
25Stephen McGuinness Goalkeeper
26Ross Tierney 10 Midfielder
27Sean Grehan Defender
30Robert Mahon Midfielder
  • 90'

    FT: Waterford 1-0 Bohemians, and a huge win for Waterford as they held on during the second half to conquer three precious points.

  • 92'

    Feely with a close-range shot from inside the 6-yards box gets slapped away by Murphy.

  • 90'

    4 minute of additional time.

  • 87'

    A great opportunity for Aaron Doran to bring a late equalizer gets lost as the flag goes up for an offside.

  • 85'

    Bohs are now trying to bring a final effort looking to take out something out from this show.

  • 71'

    Bohs have they first corner running the 71th minute after a loose ball inside of Murphy’s box.

  • 64'

    Patterson’s brilliant-through ball puts Junior face-to-face with Talbot, as the goalkeeper denied Waterford's second goal with to superb interventions.

  • 60'

    Bohemians starting to get more into this game, so far held easily by Waterford.

  • 54'

    Lyons comes forward looking for shaking the foundations, but the Blues defensive line dealt with it nicely.

  • 49'

    Eddie Nolan brings an audacious attempt from its own half, as James Talbot dealt with it easily.

  • 46'

    We are back underway.

  • 45'

    HT: Waterford 1-0 Bohemians - a more than deserved lead for the Blues as they leave the pitch as the strongest side so far in the game.

  • 45'

    3 minutes of additional time.

  • 42'

    A with no surprise Waterford changes the score just before half-time, with the ball scrambling into the back of the net with Phoenix Ferguson getting the final touch.

  • 37'

    Jamie Mullins penetrates Waterford’s box and sends the ball across as Brian Murphy goes down to denied any shooting attempt.

  • 34'

    Appeals for a penalty now inside Bohemians’ box, this one seemed much worthy of a penalty call.

  • 27'

    James Finnerty’s deflection nearly ended up at the back of Bohs’ net.

  • 23'

    A diving header from Georgie Kelly goes way over Muhrphy’s goal.

  • 19'

    Junior fires a left-foot effort, not too faraway from Talbot’s right post.

  • 14'

    Junior Quitirna founds John Martin at the back post as he can’t connect his head with the ball. We are seeing a bright opening for the home side.

  • 10'

    John Martin sees his header coming off the post and scrambled off the line by James Finnerty! Waterford really close to change the score early in the game!

  • 8'

    Appeals for a penalty inside Brian Murphy’s box as Keith Ward goes down.

  • 3'

    A first-time effort from Prince goes straight into James Talbot’s hands.

  • 1'

    Bohemians kick us into the first half.

  • Visitors Bohemians come into the game off the back of an impressive 2-1 Europa Conference League victory over Greek side PAOK. That win made it an unprecedented four-game unbeaten in Europe and Boh’s currently lie in fourth domestically on 31 points.

  • Waterford have enjoyed a good run of form in recent weeks, winning five out of their last eight league games, scoring 10 goals, that has helped them move out of the relegation places.

  • Good afternoon to you all and welcome to the live coverage of the meeting between Watford and Bohemians at the Regional Sports Centre. My name is Bernardo Santos, to tell you all about it as the action happens.

Past Meetings

(Series 14)
3 - 0
LOI Men's Premier Division
Dalymount Park

Bohemian FC v Waterford

(Series 5)
0 - 1
LOI Men's Premier Division
Regional Sports Centre

Waterford v Bohemian FC

(Series 11)
0 - 2
LOI Men's Premier Division
Dalymount Park

Bohemian FC v Waterford

(Series 2)
0 - 2
LOI Men's Premier Division
Regional Sports Centre

Waterford v Bohemian FC

1 - 2
LOI Men's Premier Division
Dalymount Park

Bohemian FC v Waterford FC

1 - 2
LOI Men's Premier Division
Regional Sports Centre

Waterford FC v Bohemian FC

0 - 0
LOI Men's Premier Division
Dalymount Park

Bohemian FC v Waterford FC

0 - 0
LOI Men's Premier Division
Regional Sports Centre

Waterford FC v Bohemian FC

1 - 3
LOI Men's Premier Division
Dalymount Park

Bohemian FC v Waterford FC

1 - 1
LOI Men's Premier Division
Regional Sports Centre

Waterford FC v Bohemian FC

0 - 1
LOI Men's Premier Division
Dalymount Park

Bohemian FC v Waterford FC

1 - 0
LOI Men's Premier Division
Regional Sports Centre

Waterford FC v Bohemian FC

Ground

Regional Sports Centre
Waterford Regional Sports Centre, Inner Ring Road, Kilbarry, Waterford, County Waterford, Munster, X91 KT29, Ireland

With previous experience on a top-tier sports newspaper and a media department of a former European Champion club, Bernardo also collaborates as a sports journalist and media editor at St. Patrick's Athletic.