1 v 2 
Finn HarpsVideo
Details
| Date | Time | League | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 May 2021 | 7:45 pm | LOI Men's Premier Division | 2021 |
Match Report
Two quick goals helps Harps Finn’d win
Two goals in quick succession meant that Finn Harps came back after conceding early to Waterford at the Regional Sports Centre tonight.
A penalty from Barry McNamee in the 75th minute drew the away side level. Substitute Adam Foley put his side ahead less than a minute later and secured the three points for Ollie Horgan’s men.
Waterford got off to a great start, taking the lead through left-back Jamie Mascoll. A great pass saw Mascoll get in behind the Waterford defence and place the ball to the right of Harps ‘keeper, Mark McGinley.
It was clear as soon as they went behind that the visitors were intent on getting back into the game. Their pressing of the Waterford team was very aggressive and maybe a bit too much at times as they gave away a number of fouls in the opening 30 minutes.
The home side dominated possession for the majority of the first half but Finn Harps managed to take control after around forty minutes and create a number of chances to draw level.
Harps striker Babatunde Owolabi had a number of chances that he could not get past Waterford ‘keeper Brian Murphy, who made some exceptional saves to deny the striker.
Going into half time, the away side looked the most likely to score next and this followed on into the second period of the game.
Sean Boyd had an effort spectacularly saved by Murphy in the 61st minute and Ethan Boyle came close with a header at the back post that went over the bar.
Waterford finally collapsed under the pressure when they gave away a penalty in the 74th minute that was dispatched by McNamee. A second was added by Foley and that secured the win for the Ballybofey club.
Marc Bircham will be disappointed that his side could not hold on but he will be happy with the spirited performance that his side put in defensively.
For Finn Harps, Ollie Horgan will undoubtedly be delighted that his side could come back after conceding so early. He will be expecting his side to build on this victory.
Timeline
| 15. Jamie Mascoll | 3' | |
| 6' | 16. Shane McEleney | |
| 11. James Waite | 46' | |
| 62' | Mark Coyle Karl O'Sullivan | |
| 62' | Sean Boyd Adam Foley | |
| Cian Kavanagh Eric Molloy | 71' | |
| 71' | Mark Russell Mark Timlin | |
| 72' | 11. Karl O'Sullivan | |
| 75' | 11. Barry McNamee | |
| 76' | 11. Adam Foley | |
| 91' | Barry McNamee Stephen Doherty |
Past Meetings
|
(Series 4)
2 - 1LOI Men's Premier Division
Finn Park Finn Harps v Waterford |
|
(Series 18)
1 - 0LOI Men's Premier Division
Finn Park Finn Harps v Waterford |
|
(Series 9)
2 - 3LOI Men's Premier Division
Regional Sports Centre Waterford v Finn Harps |
1 - 0LOI Men's Premier Division
Finn Park Finn Harps FC v Waterford FC |
0 - 1LOI Men's Premier Division
Regional Sports Centre Waterford FC v Finn Harps FC |
3 - 2LOI Men's Premier Division
Finn Park Finn Harps FC v Waterford FC |
4 - 0LOI Men's Premier Division
Regional Sports Centre Waterford FC v Finn Harps FC |
Ground
| Regional Sports Centre |
|---|
| Waterford Regional Sports Centre, Inner Ring Road, Kilbarry, Waterford, County Waterford, Munster, X91 KT29, Ireland |
Conor Byrne
A journalist with an interest in sports. BA in Multimedia Journalism from the University Of Wolverhampton.
Full Time: Waterford FC 1-2 Finn Harps
Stephen Doherty on
McNamee off
Waterford have struggled for the last thirty minutes and Harps are showing their dominance
Two in quick succession as Foley puts Harps ahead
And he scores
McNamee steps up
PENALTY for Finn Harps
O'Sullivan is booked after a minute on the pitch
Replaced by Mark Timlin
Russell off
Replaced by Eric Molloy
Kavanagh off
Ethan Boyle has a wonderful chance at the back post, he looked certain to score but his header went over the bar
Top scorer Foley on to replace him
Boyd off
Murphy with another cracking save from a Boyd shot that he tips wide
The first ten minutes of the second period have been end to end with both sides trying to take control
Finn Harps get the second half underway
Both sides are out on the pitch for the start of the second half
An exciting second half is on the way!
Waterford have looked good in possession but Finn Harps have fought their way back into and should be level
Half Time: Waterford FC 1-0 Finn Harps
James Waite receives a yellow card
Finn Harps are looking dangerous
Once again it's Owolabi, he goes past a few Waterford players but sees his shot go wide
It is Owolabi again who has a shot on target but it is straight at Murphy who parries away
Owolabi has the ball in the net but it is disallowed as a foul was awarded
Will Seymour has a great strike from outside the box that is deflected over for a Finn Harps corner
He is back on his feet and looks ready to continue
Barry McNamee is down after what seemed like a head collision
Brian Murphy with a wonderful save from a Sean Boyd header
Finn Harps second booking of the game goes to Mark Coyle
Finn Harps have been very aggressive in their pressing and have given away a number of fouls early on
Josh Collins latches onto a free kick that goes straight into McGinley's hands
The falls to McNamee after a goalkeeping error but the midfielder cannot capitalise and blasts the ball over
McEleney is booked for a professional foul
The defender broke in behind the Finn Harps back line and slotted the ball into the net
Jamie Mascoll puts the home side ahead early on
We are underway at the RSC
Both sides have emerged on the pitch ahead of kick off
Finn Harps came out on top in the game between the two sides earlier this season and will look to repeat that performance tonight
The sun is shining in Waterford and the conditions look ideal for a football match
Finn Harps are without David Webster after his suspension in their defeat to Drogheda on Friday. Top scorer Adam Foley also drops to the bench
For Waterford one change is made from their loss to Derry on Friday, Cian Kavanagh comes in to replace Eric Molloy
The starting line-ups for both sides are in
The Regional Sports Centre in Waterford is the venue for tonight's game
Hello and welcome to Final Whistle's coverage of tonight's SSE Airtricity League Premier Division tie between Waterford FC and Finn Harps