Wexford Youths 1-3 Waterford United
THEY MAY HAVE their problems off the pitch but Waterford United moved into fourth spot in the Airtricity League First Division this evening with a 3-1 win away to Wexford Youths.
The visitors took the lead just before the break, Paddy Barrett finishing after a Shane Murray corner.
They doubled that lead five minutes after the break when Gary Delaney rose highest to nod home Philip Drohan’s cross and were 3-0 up and cruising on 58 minutes when Kevin O’Connor struck a sublime free kick from all of 25-yards to give Graham Doyle no chance.
Ben Ryan scored a late consolation from the spot but the points head to Waterford who move to within two points of second placed Wexford who remain on 16.
Shelbourne 0-0 Shamrock Rovers B
Shels are now eight points clear at the top of the First Divsion despite a goalless draw with Shamrock Rovers B in Tolka Park this evening.
Substitute Jordan Keegan had the game’s best chance deep into second half injury time but Shane Fagan made a good save in the Rovers goal to deny the hosts.
Galway 1-1 Finn Harps
In the night’s other game, third placed Galway played out a 1-1 draw with Finn Harps; Paul Sinnott the hero for the home side with a 90th minute equaliser.
Earlier, Ruairi Keating had given the visitors – reduced to 10 men after just 30 minutes – the lead though there was more than a hint of offside about the striker’s goal. However, Ollie Horgan’s men couldn’t hold on for the win.
