Wexford FC saw off promotion rivals Treaty United with an impressive one-nil victory at Ferrycarrig Park yesterday evening (Friday, July 28), sealing their spot in the playoff positions.
There are always fireworks when these sides meet, with a competitive affair guaranteed in the League of Ireland First Division.
That was the case yesterday evening, with the tie sealed by the impressive Thomas Oluwa in the 40th minute.
? Thomas Oluwa with a cool finish in last nights win over @TreatyUnitedFC
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? https://t.co/npaheLYP4f pic.twitter.com/IMgxRGBN1d— Wexford FC (@WexfordFC) July 29, 2023
The newly acquired hitman is quickly becoming a fan-favourite in Wexford and added to his stock by calmly rounding the keeper and rewarding the loyal contingent in the South East.
Next up for Wexford is a trip to Cork on Friday, August 4, for a tie against the impressive Cobh Ramblers.
Match report from a hard earned win at Ferrycarrig!
Report by Ethan Lahiff: https://t.co/vwjGcRJ6Ku pic.twitter.com/aXwTXGVv1r
— Wexford FC (@WexfordFC) July 29, 2023
Waterford FC were left frustrated on their travels to Athlone and had to wait until stoppage time to seal a point with a one-all draw.
Keith Long's side fell a goal behind after 28 minutes when Jamar Campion-Hinds found the back of the net.
A somewhat disjointed display by the visitors left them chasing an equaliser throughout, finally levelling in the third minute of stoppage time through Cameron Cresswell.
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Waterford FC Head Coach Keith Long’s reaction to last night's draw away to Athlone Town.
Back in action this Friday at the RSC against Kerry FC.
? https://t.co/nIz3BGoHZW#WaterfordFC pic.twitter.com/17j5yl7v9o— Waterford FC (@WaterfordFCie) July 29, 2023
The result increased the deficit on first-place Galway United to 18 points with a game in hand over the Westerners.
Next up for the Blues is a home tie against Kerry FC at the RSC on Friday, July 4.
Home win ✅
Clean sheet ✅
18 points clear ✅A good evening at EDP ?#GALBRA | #ItsATribalThing pic.twitter.com/ySl0LAt4Ul
— Gaillimh Aontaithe (@GalwayUnitedFC) July 28, 2023
There is simply no stopping John Caulfield's Galway after another impressive evening saw them notch a three-nil win at Eamonn Deacy Park against Bray Wanderers.
The result extended their lead at the top and also benefitted Wexford who leap-frogged Ian Ryan's side into fifth position.
Billy Dennehy gives his post match reaction following tonight's defeat in Mounthawk Parkhttps://t.co/N7jKXTPxE1#WeAreKerryFC #EnterTheKingdom
— Kerry Football Club (@KerryFC) July 28, 2023
The night's final result was played in Mounthawk Park between Kerry FC and Finn Harps.
An entertaining fixture ended in defeat for the hosts, with Harps enjoying a two-one-road victory.
? Match Preview
Ramblers are on the road for the third consecutive weekend as Shane Keegan’s men visit eighth placed Longford Town
?️ “This will be a tough one and it’s up to us to bring our best or we won’t get anything”
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— Cobh Ramblers FC (@CobhRamblersFC) July 29, 2023
The week's final fixture will play out this evening (Saturday, July 29) between Longford and Cobh Ramblers.
Action is set to kick off at Bishopsgate at 7:30 pm.
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