Waterford FC 2-1 Cork City
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Waterford FC won: Waterford FC 2-1 Cork City in the League of Ireland (Round 4) on Mon, 3 Mar 2025 at Waterford Regional Sports Centre, Waterford. Waterford FC goals: Padraig Amond 47', Kyle White 87'. Cork City goals: Alex Nolan 8'. Sent off: Freddie Anderson (63'). Expected goals: 1.80-0.73. Possession: 61-39. Player of the match: Kyle White (8.5).
Match report
Waterford FC beat Cork City 2-1
Waterford FC came from behind to beat Cork City 2-1 at Waterford Regional Sports Centre on Monday 3 March in the League of Ireland.
Alex Nolan put Cork City ahead on 8' (0-1), Padraig Amond levelled for Waterford FC on 47' (1-1) and Kyle White restored Waterford FC's lead on 87' (2-1).
Kyle White's 87' strike proved decisive.
Freddie Anderson (Cork City) was sent off on 63'.
Waterford FC had 61% of the ball, shots were 23-8 (5-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.80-0.73. Waterford FC were the better side on chances, too.
Kyle White (Waterford FC) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 3,017. Referee: Damien McGraith.
Match stats
| Waterford FC | Cork City | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 61 | 39 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.80 | 0.73 |
| Total shots | 23 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 37 | 10 |
| Big chances | 5 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 380 (79%) | 229 (71%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 1 |
| Corners | 11 | 5 |
| Total shots | 23 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 10 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 13 | 5 |
Lineups
Waterford FC (3-4-1-2): Stephen McMullan, Kacper Radkowski, Andrew Boyle, Darragh Leahy, Navajo Bakboord, Rowan McDonald, Dean McMenamy, Kyle White, Conan Noonan, Tom Lonergan, Padraig Amond
Cork City (4-3-1-2): Tein Troost, Darragh Crowley, Freddie Anderson, Charlie Lyons, Benny Couto, Alex Nolan, Greg Bolger, Kitt Nelson, Malik Dijksteel, Sean Maguire, Ruairi Keating
Key events
- 8' · Goal · Alex Nolan (Cork City)
- 22' · Substitution · Harvey Skieters for Sean Maguire (Cork City)
- 30' · Yellow card · Charlie Lyons (Cork City)
- 32' · Yellow card · Freddie Anderson (Cork City)
- 45'+3 · Yellow card · Rowan McDonald (Waterford FC)
- 46' · Substitution · Sean Murray for Greg Bolger (Cork City)
- 47' · Goal · Padraig Amond (Waterford FC)
- 63' · Red card · Freddie Anderson (Cork City)
- 64' · Substitution · Milan Mbeng for Malik Dijksteel (Cork City)
- 74' · Substitution · Maarten Pouwels for Dean McMenamy (Waterford FC)
- 78' · Substitution · Rio Shipston for Kitt Nelson (Cork City)
- 78' · Yellow card · Andrew Boyle (Waterford FC)
- 79' · Substitution · Joshua Fitzpatrick for Alex Nolan (Cork City)
- 87' · Goal · Kyle White (Waterford FC)
All-time head-to-head
15 league meetings since 2018: Waterford FC 6, draws 3, Cork City 6.
Questions
Who won Waterford FC vs Cork City?
Waterford FC won, 2-1 (League of Ireland) on Mon, 3 Mar 2025.
When and where is Waterford FC vs Cork City?
Mon, 3 Mar 2025, 19:45 UTC at Waterford Regional Sports Centre, Waterford, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Waterford FC and Cork City?
In 15 league meetings since 2018: Waterford FC 6 wins, 3 draws, Cork City 6 wins (goals 16-17).