NEW SIGNING Yuta Sasaki made League of Ireland history on Friday night.
Tonight, Sasaki became the first out-field player from Japan to play in the League of Ireland, following in the footsteps Drogheda United goalkeeper Hisanori Takada, who played for them during the 2003-04 season.
Sasaki, whose signing was only announced on Thursday, also became the first-ever Japanese player to score in the League of Ireland. Having only come on as an 87th-minute substitute, he registered an injury time goal to seal a 2-0 win over Wexford, after Luke Clucas had put the hosts ahead in the 48th minute at Stradbrook Road.
It took less that 270 seconds and three touches for @yta_ski to become the first Japanese player to score in the @SSEAirtricityLg. He grabbed the second goal in @Cabinteely_FC 2-9 win over @WexfordFC And picked up the @Mintplusphones man of the match. We got his views 👏⚽️ pic.twitter.com/POJGsj8adT
— Cabinteely FC (@Cabinteely_FC) June 28, 2019
Elsewhere, Shelbourne extended lead at the top of the First Division win a 1-0 win away to Limerick.
Former Dundalk striker Ciaran Kilduff scored the game’s only goal on 38 minutes.
Longford, Shels’ nearest rivals prior to tonight’s games, don’t play Cobh until Saturday evening, giving the leaders an opportunity to go seven points clear of them for now at least.
It also meant Drogheda could jump into second place, after a 1-0 win at home to Bray.
A dramatic stoppage-time winner from St Pat’s loanee Luke McNally saw the Drogs earn a hard-fought victory.
Finally, the spoils were shared at Eamonn Deacy Park, as Galway drew 1-1 with Athlone.
Wilson Waweru put the home side ahead on the half-hour mark, but a Dean Williams penalty with 25 minutes remaining was enough to earn his side a point.
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“O’Dowd also scored the only goal in Ireland’s 3-1 Uefa championship qualifying round loss to Andorra.” Sweet Jesus we didn’t loose to Andorra!
No, but we did lose to them.
I grew up listening to the songs his Granda Brendan sang. Brendan sang all the Percy French songs like the west Clare Railway and Gortnamona.
His grandfather was considered the best interpreter of the Percy French songbook. Cue the gang in France singing “Are you right there, Michael?” if he scores.
What about jack Byrne. Why doesn’t he get his chance in the warm up game. I’m sure he’ll be a future star for Ireland and the experience alone would benefit him going to the euros anyone agree??
Who would Byrne replace tho? This kid who got called up is a winger which we lack.. In central midfield we have a few who have there places nailed down.. I don’t know how good Byrne is to be honest is he better than the guys we have?
Probably replace Hoolahan?
I’m not saying he should be in instead of dis young fella fair play ta him getting called up great for him and his family. Jack byrne is a smashing footballer good to have as cover if hoolahan gets injured cause theres no more creativity in the squad
Martinez just sacked!
This is a story about a young lads exciting opportunity. Martinez getting sacked can wait for 5 minutes until that story appears. Well done to O Dowda. Hope he proves himself.