LIMERICK EXTENDED THEIR lead at the top of the SSE Airtricity League First Division to 17 points after a bizarre encounter with UCD at the Markets Field.
Goals from Aaron Greene and Stephen Kenny, as well as a brace from Chris Mulhall, secured the three points for the runaway leaders, despite a spirited display from the Dublin outfit.
This game began like so many others – with Limerick in complete control.
The exclamation mark arrived in the fourth minute when Sean Russell’s corner was headed powerfully to the net by Mulhall.
From here, things didn’t go according to script. In the 10 minute, Ryan Swan was played through on goal. As he closed in, Robbie Williams pushed him in the back and received his marching orders.
Gary O’Neill calmly slotted to Hall’s right – notching the equaliser for the Students.
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Just 10 minutes later, Collie O’Neill’s men were in front. Dylan Watts’ incisive run cut the Limerick backline in half. He then squared for Kieran Marty Waters who side-footed calmly into the bottom corner.
A real moment of controversy followed as Kevin O’Regan failed to point to the spot for a second time. Greene’s strike was initially palmed away by Corbet – and as the forward took aim towards an empty net – his effort was blocked by a UCD arm.
Martin Russell was visibly livid with the Kerry official at half time.
O’Regan compensated the hosts just three minutes into the second half. Josh Collins brought down Mulhall – and to his amazement – Collins saw red.
A bizarre decision to say the least. Stephen Kenny converted the spot kick.
Former UCD winger Mulhall put the Blues into the lead just before the hour mark as Greene’s cross from the left was bundled home awkwardly at the near post.
The lead was extended in the 68th minute thanks to Greene who smashed home at the back post.
UCD captain O’Neill was stretchered off after a lengthy spell of treatment. In his absence, the visitors got themselves another penalty.
Greg Sloggett calmly placed the penalty into the far corner after Swan was fouled by Paudie O’Connor.
The Blues hung on however – making it fourteen wins from fifteen in the league.
Limerick: Freddy Hall; Shaun Kelly, Paudie O’Connor (Shane Tracy, 90+3), Robbie Williams, Sean Russell; Paul O’Conor, Lee-J Lynch; Stephen Kenny, Sean McSweeney (Tony Whitehead, 12), Aaron Greene (Ross Mann, 69); Chris Mulhall.
UCD: Niall Corbet; Adam Harney, Maxi Kouogun, Josh Collins, Dan Tobin (Cathal Brady, 69); Greg Sloggett, Gary O’Neill (Jack Watson, 78); Kieran Marty Waters (Sean Coyne, 51), Dylan Watts, Jason McClelland; Ryan Swan.
Referee: Kevin O’Regan.
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Two red cards, 3 penalties and 7 goals as league leaders Limerick edge thriller
Limerick 4
UCD 3
LIMERICK EXTENDED THEIR lead at the top of the SSE Airtricity League First Division to 17 points after a bizarre encounter with UCD at the Markets Field.
Goals from Aaron Greene and Stephen Kenny, as well as a brace from Chris Mulhall, secured the three points for the runaway leaders, despite a spirited display from the Dublin outfit.
This game began like so many others – with Limerick in complete control.
The exclamation mark arrived in the fourth minute when Sean Russell’s corner was headed powerfully to the net by Mulhall.
From here, things didn’t go according to script. In the 10 minute, Ryan Swan was played through on goal. As he closed in, Robbie Williams pushed him in the back and received his marching orders.
Gary O’Neill calmly slotted to Hall’s right – notching the equaliser for the Students.
Just 10 minutes later, Collie O’Neill’s men were in front. Dylan Watts’ incisive run cut the Limerick backline in half. He then squared for Kieran Marty Waters who side-footed calmly into the bottom corner.
A real moment of controversy followed as Kevin O’Regan failed to point to the spot for a second time. Greene’s strike was initially palmed away by Corbet – and as the forward took aim towards an empty net – his effort was blocked by a UCD arm.
Martin Russell was visibly livid with the Kerry official at half time.
O’Regan compensated the hosts just three minutes into the second half. Josh Collins brought down Mulhall – and to his amazement – Collins saw red.
A bizarre decision to say the least. Stephen Kenny converted the spot kick.
Former UCD winger Mulhall put the Blues into the lead just before the hour mark as Greene’s cross from the left was bundled home awkwardly at the near post.
The lead was extended in the 68th minute thanks to Greene who smashed home at the back post.
UCD captain O’Neill was stretchered off after a lengthy spell of treatment. In his absence, the visitors got themselves another penalty.
Greg Sloggett calmly placed the penalty into the far corner after Swan was fouled by Paudie O’Connor.
The Blues hung on however – making it fourteen wins from fifteen in the league.
Limerick: Freddy Hall; Shaun Kelly, Paudie O’Connor (Shane Tracy, 90+3), Robbie Williams, Sean Russell; Paul O’Conor, Lee-J Lynch; Stephen Kenny, Sean McSweeney (Tony Whitehead, 12), Aaron Greene (Ross Mann, 69); Chris Mulhall.
UCD: Niall Corbet; Adam Harney, Maxi Kouogun, Josh Collins, Dan Tobin (Cathal Brady, 69); Greg Sloggett, Gary O’Neill (Jack Watson, 78); Kieran Marty Waters (Sean Coyne, 51), Dylan Watts, Jason McClelland; Ryan Swan.
Referee: Kevin O’Regan.
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