Dundalk defeat Galway United in a thrilling encounter
Galway, Ireland (October 4, 2024) – Dundalk secured a 2-1 victory over Galway United in a thrilling encounter at Eamonn Deacy Park. The match was marked by a series of substitutions, yellow cards, and late goals.
Galway United started the game with good possession of the ball, but it was Dundalk who took the lead in the 41st minute. Patrick Hickey scored a quality goal, assisted by Kevin O’Sullivan, who had been substituted in the first half.
In the second half, Dundalk managed to level the score thanks to a goal from Ethan Kenny in the 90th minute. Kenny, who had come on as a substitute, took advantage of a good assist to score the goal that gave his team the victory.
Despite Galway United trying to push for an equalizer in the closing minutes, Dundalk managed to hold onto their lead and secure the win.
Match Statistics:
* Galway United: 42% possession, 10 shots (2 on target, 6 off target), 7 corners, 7 fouls, 1 yellow cards, None red cards
* Dundalk: 58% possession, 13 shots (3 on target, 3 off target), 4 corners, 10 fouls, 1 yellow cards, None red cards
Key Match Events:
* 10′: Dundalk – Yellow card for Paul Doyle.
* 27′: Galway United – Substitution of Kevin O’Sullivan.
* 41′: Galway United – Goal by Patrick Hickey, assisted by Kevin O’Sullivan.
* 46′: Dundalk – Substitutions of David Keane and Nathan Garbett.
* 69′: Galway United – Substitution of David Hurley.
* 73′: Dundalk – Substitutions of Jawad Hakiki and Ryan O’Kane.
* 81′: Dundalk – Substitution of Ethan Kenny.
* 83′: Galway United – Substitution of Ryan Slevin.
* 84′: Galway United – Yellow card for Conor Horgan.
* 90′: Dundalk – Yellow card for Ethan Kenny.
* 90′: Dundalk – Goal by Ethan Kenny.
Substitutions galway united: at minute 27 K. O’Sullivan came in and E. McCarthy went out., at minute 69 D. Hurley came in and V. Borden went out., at minute 83 R. Slevin came in and P. Hickey went out.
Substitutions dundalk: at minute 46 D. Keane came in and R. Benson went out., at minute 46 N. Garbett came in and P. Doyle went out., at minute 73 J. Hakiki came in and K. Oostenbrink went out., at minute 73 R. O’Kane came in and D. Horgan went out., at minute 81 E. Kenny came in and S. Keogh went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Galway United
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