Dundalk Win 1-0 with Horgan Penalty Goal
dundalk Held to Draw as Cobh Ramblers and Bray Wanderers secure Crucial Wins
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Dundalk’s pursuit of promotion suffered a setback as they were held to a draw, allowing chasing pack Cobh Ramblers and Bray Wanderers to capitalize with vital victories. The SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division saw a dramatic turn of events across the league, with key clashes impacting the promotion race.
Seagulls Soar Late, Rams Romp to Victory
Bray Wanderers had to dig deep, securing a dramatic 3-2 victory over Treaty United thanks to an injury-time winner from Richard Ferizaj. The seagulls found themselves behind early courtesy of Mark Byrne’s opener for Treaty. Their task became even steeper when Steven Healy was controversially sent off for denying Billy O’Neill a clear goal-scoring prospect.
Despite being a man down, Bray fought back. Goals from Conor Knight and Cian curtis seemed to put them in a commanding position. though, a resilient treaty united, against the run of play, found an equalizer through Joe Hanson, setting the stage for a tense finish. The decisive moment arrived when Ferizaj, with a deft touch, deflected his brother Justin’s shot past the goalkeeper to snatch all three points for Bray.
Meanwhile, Cobh Ramblers enjoyed a more straightforward afternoon, with Shane Griffin’s impressive hat-trick inspiring a 3-1 home win against Longford Town. Griffin put Cobh ahead in the 37th minute, only for Daniel norris to equalize for Longford just two minutes later. Cobh, though, asserted their dominance in the second half. Griffin completed his treble with further goals in the 50th and 81st minutes, sealing a agreeable victory for the Rams.
Basement Battle Sees Kerry Triumph
In a crucial encounter at the wrong end of the table, Kerry secured a commanding 4-0 victory over bottom-placed Athlone Town. The first half effectively ended the contest as a meaningful fixture, with Ronan Teahan, Sean O’Connell, and Robert Cleary all finding the net. Carl Mujaguzi added a fourth in the second half to complete the rout and give Kerry a much-needed boost.
Wexford Come from Behind
Wexford also managed to secure a vital three points, coming from behind to defeat Finn harps 2-1 at Ferrycarrig Park.
Match Details:
UCD: Dara Kavanna; Wells, Carl Lennox, Clancy Éanna (Declan Osa 80), Brian McManus (Ryan McBrearty 80); Adam Verdon, Adam Brennan, the Lord Lord (Louis Dign 844); Mikey McChross (North Norval of 80), Jake Doyle, Mikey Raggett (Hugh Smith 59).
Dundalk: Minogue; Conor O’Kee, Mayowa Animasahun, a Leonard Vinnid, John Ross Wilson; Harry Groome (Keny of Kenny 67), Aodh Dervin, Andy Parashiv (Sean 79); McDidy McDaid (Rohan was 79), Daryl Horgan (Keth Ward 90+3), Gbeme Arubi. (Those of Ebbies 67).
Referee: Mark Houlihan (Dublin).