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Hard-Fought Draw at the Regional Sports Centre: Waterford and Galway United Share Spoils
Waterford, Ireland – In a tightly contested match at the Regional Sports Centre, Waterford and Galway United drew in a Premier Division clash marked by intensity and midfield battles.
Galway United took the lead in the 16th minute thanks to a goal by S. Walsh, assisted by D. Hurley. The visitors’ joy was short-lived, as Waterford responded in the 37th minute with a goal by P. Amond, assisted by C. Noonan, leveling the score before halftime.
The second half mirrored the first, with both teams searching for the winning goal without success. Waterford dominated possession with 62%, generating 16 shots, although only 2 were on target. Galway United, with 38% possession, also attempted to score, with 15 shots, 5 of which were directed at the opponent’s goal.
The match was characterized by intense marking, resulting in 10 fouls committed by Waterford and 7 by Galway United. B. Burns and A. Bolger of Galway United received yellow cards in the 74th and 83rd minutes respectively.
Despite the efforts of both teams, the score remained unchanged, sealing a draw that leaves Waterford with a bittersweet taste, given their dominance in possession, and Galway United with the feeling of having gained a valuable point away from home.
Substitutions waterford: at minute 46 S. Glenfield came in and D. McMenamy went out., at minute 62 K. Radkowski came in and M. Smith went out., at minute 82 K. White came in and M. Faal went out., at minute 87 J. Olayinka came in and T. Coyle went out.
Substitutions galway united: at minute 70 E. McCarthy came in and C. McCormack went out., at minute 70 D. Hurley came in and R. Slevin went out., at minute 78 J. Keohane came in and A. Piesold went out., at minute 90 A. Bolger came in and C. Horgan went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Waterford
Galway United
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