Galway United 2-1 Cork City
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Galway United won: Galway United 2-1 Cork City in the League of Ireland (Round 17) on Fri, 23 May 2025 at Eamonn Deacy Park, Galway. Galway United goals: Moses Dyer 49', Conor James McCormack 85'. Cork City goals: Djenairo Daniels 53' (pen). Expected goals: 0.80-1.63. Possession: 45-55. Player of the match: David Hurley (8).
Match report
Galway United beat Cork City 2-1
Galway United edged Cork City 2-1 at Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday 23 May in the League of Ireland.
Moses Dyer put Galway United ahead on 49' (1-0), Djenairo Daniels levelled for Cork City from the penalty spot on 53' (1-1) and Conor James McCormack restored Galway United's lead on 85' (2-1).
Conor James McCormack's 85' strike proved decisive.
Galway United had 45% of the ball, shots were 14-9 (3-1 on target) and expected goals finished 0.80-1.63. Cork City created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
David Hurley (Galway United FC) was player of the match with an 8 rating.
Attendance: 1,742. Referee: Mark Houlihan.
Match stats
| Galway United | Cork City | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 45 | 55 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.80 | 1.63 |
| Total shots | 14 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 21 | 20 |
| Big chances | 1 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 168 (58%) | 255 (70%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 4 |
| Corners | 3 | 2 |
| Total shots | 14 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 4 |
Lineups
Galway United (3-5-2): Evan Watts, Cian Byrne, Robert Slevin, Garry Buckley, Jeannot Esua, Edward McCarthy, David Hurley, Vincent Russell Borden, Gregory Cunningham, Patrick Hickey, Moses Dyer
Cork City (4-3-3): Tein Troost, Milan Mbeng, Freddie Anderson, Charlie Lyons, Darragh Crowley, Sean Murray, Evan McLaughlin, Rio Shipston, Cathal O'Sullivan, Djenairo Daniels, Joshua Fitzpatrick
Key events
- 19' · Yellow card · Cathal O'Sullivan (Cork City)
- 40' · Yellow card · Milan Mbeng (Cork City)
- 46' · Substitution · Sean Maguire for Rio Shipston (Cork City)
- 49' · Goal · Moses Dyer (Galway United)
- 52' · Yellow card · Cian Byrne (Galway United)
- 53' · Goal · Djenairo Daniels (Cork City)
- 54' · Substitution · Greg Bolger for Evan McLaughlin (Cork City)
- 59' · Substitution · Matthew Kiernan for Freddie Anderson (Cork City)
- 65' · Yellow card · Djenairo Daniels (Cork City)
- 66' · Yellow card · Vincent Russell Borden (Galway United)
- 69' · Substitution · Conor James McCormack for Vincent Russell Borden (Galway United)
- 83' · Substitution · Stephen Walsh for David Hurley (Galway United)
- 84' · Yellow card · Sean Maguire (Cork City)
- 85' · Goal · Conor James McCormack (Galway United)
- 89' · Substitution · Colm Horgan for Moses Dyer (Galway United)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Matthew Murray for Joshua Fitzpatrick (Cork City)
All-time head-to-head
13 league meetings since 2015: Galway United 2, draws 3, Cork City 8.
Questions
Who won Galway United vs Cork City?
Galway United won, 2-1 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 23 May 2025.
When and where is Galway United vs Cork City?
Fri, 23 May 2025, 18:45 UTC at Eamonn Deacy Park, Galway, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Galway United and Cork City?
In 13 league meetings since 2015: Galway United 2 wins, 3 draws, Cork City 8 wins (goals 14-30).