Waterford United 1 - 2 Limerick

Saturday 1st August 2009

Some of the gloom of the weather and recent first team results were lifted for Limerick FC fans on Saturday when the U20s won 2-1 away to Waterford United. The game was played at the Waterford Crystal Sports and Social Club and attracted a sizable crowd who were entertained by some excellent football from both sides.

Limerick started well and created many scoring chances, including a goal by David McGrath after 15 minutes that was ruled offside. However against the run of play Waterford scored on 30 minutes. Limerick FC again lifted their game and four minutes later were awarded a free kick for a hand ball. Christy Ward scored with a stunning free kick direct into the top left hand corner. Limerick continued to press and Daniel Clinton chipped a cross over the goalkeeper but David McGrath saw his header come back off the cross bar. But David made amends minutes later when he touched in from a free kick at the near post.

In the second half the home side had the advantage of a strong wind and put considerable pressure on the Limerick defence, where goalkeeper Andrew Moloney made several good saves and controlled his area well. The back four were very strong in this second half and succeeded in keeping Waterford at bay. Limerick FC created some good chances in this half and Daniel Clinton headed narrowly over after 20 minutes and on 35 minutes a shot from David McGrath found the side netting.

Limerick: Andrew Moloney, Tomás Barrett, Michael Sheehan, Jack Allen, Aaron Leahy, Bobby Tier, Peter Balogh, Daniel Clinton, Mark Hayes (Cillian O'Connor), David McGrath (David Njuki), Christy Ward (Cian Doyle).
Subs: Darren Lynch, and Ed Gallagher.