Galway United 1-0 Waterford FC
Updated
Galway United won: Galway United 1-0 Waterford FC in the League of Ireland (Round 6) on Fri, 14 Mar 2025 at Eamonn Deacy Park, Galway. Galway United goals: Vincent Russell Borden 80'. Expected goals: 0.85-0.41. Possession: 56-44. Player of the match: Evan Watts (8.3).
Match report
Galway United beat Waterford FC 1-0
Galway United narrowly beat Waterford FC 1-0 at Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday 14 March in the League of Ireland.
Vincent Russell Borden put Galway United ahead on 80' (1-0).
Galway United had 56% of the ball, shots were 18-10 (4-2 on target) and expected goals finished 0.85-0.41.
Evan Watts (Galway United FC) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 2,828. Referee: Paul McLaughlin.
Match stats
| Galway United | Waterford FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 56 | 44 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.85 | 0.41 |
| Total shots | 18 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 31 | 10 |
| Big chances | 1 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 203 (59%) | 137 (48%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 2 |
| Corners | 4 | 3 |
| Total shots | 18 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 8 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 3 |
Lineups
Galway United (3-5-2): Evan Watts, Robert Slevin, Killian Brouder, Gregory Cunningham, Jeannot Esua, Patrick Hickey, Cian Byrne, Jimmy Keohane, Bobby Burns, Stephen Walsh, Moses Dyer
Waterford FC (3-4-3): Stephen McMullan, Grant Horton, Kacper Radkowski, Darragh Leahy, Navajo Bakboord, James Olayinka, Dean McMenamy, Ryan Burke, Maarten Pouwels, Tom Lonergan, Padraig Amond
Key events
- 42' · Yellow card · Dean McMenamy (Waterford FC)
- 46' · Yellow card · Killian Brouder (Galway United)
- 59' · Substitution · Vincent Russell Borden for Jimmy Keohane (Galway United)
- 59' · Substitution · David Hurley for Stephen Walsh (Galway United)
- 77' · Substitution · Regan Donelon for Bobby Burns (Galway United)
- 77' · Yellow card · Maarten Pouwels (Waterford FC)
- 80' · Goal · Vincent Russell Borden (Galway United)
- 83' · Substitution · Sam Glenfield for James Olayinka (Waterford FC)
- 86' · Yellow card · Patrick Hickey (Galway United)
- 86' · Yellow card · Moses Dyer (Galway United)
- 88' · Substitution · Cillian Tollett for Moses Dyer (Galway United)
All-time head-to-head
12 league meetings since 2024: Galway United 5, draws 4, Waterford FC 3.
Questions
Who won Galway United vs Waterford FC?
Galway United won, 1-0 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 14 Mar 2025.
When and where is Galway United vs Waterford FC?
Fri, 14 Mar 2025, 19:45 UTC at Eamonn Deacy Park, Galway, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Galway United and Waterford FC?
In 12 league meetings since 2024: Galway United 5 wins, 4 draws, Waterford FC 3 wins (goals 16-15).