REPORT: Waterford 4-2 UCD AFC

15th November 2023

Waterford FC ended the season with a 4-2 win over UCD to finish 6th place in the Premier Division. Waterford FC opened the scoring on 23 minutes. O’Connor crossed and Shane Duggan swung to shoot as Liam Scales tried to clear and the ball flew past

Waterford FC ended the season with a 4-2 win over UCD to finish 6th place in the Premier Division.

Waterford FC opened the scoring on 23 minutes. O’Connor crossed and Shane Duggan swung to shoot as Liam Scales tried to clear and the ball flew past keeper Sheridan.

UCD equalised nine minutes later. Shane Duggan fouled Dara Keane and Jack Keaney fired home the penalty. Georgie Poynton put Waterford FC back in front from the penalty spot before two goals in four minutes at the start of the second half sealed the points.

Walter Figueira and Kevin Lynch linked up before crossing for Zack Elbouzedi to fire into the top corner. Then Elbouzedi turned provider; crossing for striker Michael O’Connor to head past Sheridan for 4-1.

UCD reduced the deficit with five minutes remaining when Kevin Lynch handled in the penalty and Jack Keaney fired home the resulting penalty, but it was much too late to mount a late comeback.