Waterford one step closer to Premier Division following playoff final win

By Tom Byrne
Published 4th Nov 2022, 22:46 GMT
Updated 4th Nov 2022, 22:53 GMT
Wassim Aouachria, left, of Waterford celebrates after scoring his side's second goal with teammates Phoenix Patterson, centre, and Yassine En Neyah. PIC: Sportsfileplaceholder image
Wassim Aouachria, left, of Waterford celebrates after scoring his side's second goal with teammates Phoenix Patterson, centre, and Yassine En Neyah. PIC: Sportsfile

Galway United 0-3 Waterford FC - First Division Playoff Final

UCD stand between Waterford FC making a return to the Premier Division following tonight's First Division playoff final victory over Galway United at the Markets Field, Limerick.

A Junior Quitirna free-kick in the ninth minute and a goal late in the first half from striker Wassim Aouachria put the Blues 2-0 up at the interval.placeholder image
A Junior Quitirna free-kick in the ninth minute and a goal late in the first half from striker Wassim Aouachria put the Blues 2-0 up at the interval.

United piled on the pressure in the second period but Danny Searle's side withstood the Tribesmen's attacks and snatched a third with ten minutes to go.

Shortly after a fine Paul Martin penalty save, Waterford hit United on the counter-attack and the ever-impressive Phoenix Patterson set up Quitirna for his second of the game.

The Blues now take on UCD in the promotion/relegation decider next Friday, November 11.

Related topics:Waterford FCLeague of IrelandGalway United
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