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Thrilling Draw in Waterford: Shelbourne and Waterford Tie in an Emotional Match
Waterford, Ireland – In a hard-fought match at the Waterford Regional Sports Centre, Shelbourne and Waterford played to a thrilling draw in the 21st round of the Irish Premier Division. Shelbourne dominated possession with 59%, showcasing greater offensive aggression with 19 total shots, although only 6 of them were on target.
The match began at a frenetic pace. In the 3rd minute, H. Wood opened the scoring for Shelbourne with a great finish following an assist from A. Odubeko. However, the joy was short-lived, as G. Horton equalized for Waterford in the 8th minute. The first half unfolded with intensity, setting the tone for what would be a highly contested match.
In the second half, Waterford took the lead in the 48th minute thanks to a goal from P. Amond. Shelbourne’s response was almost immediate, with H. Wood scoring again in the 49th minute to seal the final draw. The remainder of the match was marked by tactical play and the intensity of both teams to take the victory, although the score did not change further. The referee showed several yellow cards throughout the match, reflecting the intensity with which the match was played. Overall, Shelbourne had more scoring opportunities with 19 shots, compared to Waterford’s 6.
Final Score: Shelbourne 2 – Waterford 2
Substitutions waterford: at minute 61 A. Boyle came in and J. Dempsey went out., at minute 72 D. McMenamy came in and S. Glenfield went out., at minute 83 B. McCormack came in and G. Horton went out., at minute 84 K. White came in and R. McDonald went out.
Substitutions shelbourne: at minute 62 J. Norris came in and T. Wilson went out., at minute 62 D. Kelly came in and E. Caffrey went out., at minute 74 S. Boyd came in and A. Coote went out., at minute 74 E. Chapman came in and M. Coyle went out., at minute 85 J. Martin came in and A. Odubeko went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Waterford
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