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Drogheda United Triumphs Over Waterford in Thrilling Encounter at Sullivan & Lambe Park
Drogheda, Ireland – Drogheda United secured a victory against Waterford in a thrilling match of the Irish Premier Division’s 8th round. The game, played on April 4th, 2025, at Sullivan & Lambe Park, ended with a 2-0 scoreline in favour of the home team.
Despite having less possession (40%), Drogheda proved more clinical in front of goal. William Davis opened the scoring in the 45th minute, assisted by R. Brennan. In the second half, Dean Markey extended the lead in the 67th minute, with an assist from T. Oluwa.
Waterford, with 60% possession, had more shots (7 compared to Drogheda’s 15), but only 3 of their attempts were on target. The match was characterized by its intensity, with a total of 25 fouls (12 for Drogheda and 13 for Waterford), and one yellow card shown to Drogheda. While Waterford dominated possession, Drogheda’s superior shots on target and overall efficiency proved decisive.
Substitutions drogheda united: at minute 51 K. Cruise came in and C. Kane went out., at minute 79 L. Heeney came in and S. Farrell went out., at minute 86 P. Doyle came in and D. Markey went out., at minute 86 D. Kareem came in and T. Oluwa went out.
Substitutions waterford: at minute 63 T. Lonergan came in and J. Olayinka went out., at minute 75 S. Glenfield came in and T. Coyle went out., at minute 75 D. McMenamy came in and K. White went out., at minute 88 B. Mccormack came in and D. Leahy went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Drogheda United
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