WATERFORD HAVE BEEN confirmed as First Division champions, after Cabinteely prevailed 3-0 away to Cobh Ramblers tonight.
A win last night for Alan Reynolds’ side meant that, with two games to spare, anything other than a Cobh victory this evening would see the league leaders secure their place in the Premier Division.
Stephen Henderson’s men must now settle for a second-place finish, after they were convincingly defeated at St Colman’s Park.
A 3-0 win tonight and our U19 player Sean price has advanced to the next stage of @TheXFactor! pic.twitter.com/3l7svRqXXB
— Cabinteely FC (@Cabinteely_FC) September 16, 2017
Joe Doyle’s goal gave Cabo a 1-0 lead at half-time, before the same player doubled their advantage after the break.
Dean Casey’s effort then sealed victory for the visitors, in the process confirming Waterford as league champions for 2017.
CHAMPIONS! 🏆The Blues have won the First Division title after rivals Cobh Ramblers fell to defeat tonight vs Cabinteely! #GoingUp 🔵⚪️🔵⚪️ pic.twitter.com/Kf0hFUiKKf
— Waterford FC (@WaterfordFCie) September 16, 2017
Elsewhere tonight in the First Division, third-place UCD drew 1-1 away to Longford, who are a place below the Students in fourth.
David O’Sullivan gave the hosts the lead from the penalty spot in the first half, but Rob Manley’s 69th-minute equaliser was enough to earn his side a point.
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