- Extratime Team
- Sun, Jul 30 2023
Longford Town’s slim play-off hopes were dealt a setback on Saturday night as they slumped to a 1-0 loss at home to Cobh Ramblers.
Stephen Henderson’s side are now six points off Wexford in fifth place and they are now 9th in the league table.
The Red and Black are also two points behind Finn Harps in 8th.
But Wilson Waweru’s headed winner has seen the Rams copper-fasten their spot in the play-offs.
Shane Keegan’s side moved six points clear of fourth-placed Athlone Town following their win.
While they started well, Cobh had to wait until the 27th minute to score, and it ended up being their winner as Longford failed to deal with a set-play.
Cian Browne’s long throw-in was flapped at by Longford Town’s stand-in goalkeeper Jack Harrington, with Waweru on hand to nod home into an empty net.
Despite dominating, Cobh almost coughed up a leveller when Cristian Magerusan was felled for a penalty.
However, former Ramblers striker Beineon O’Brien Whitmarsh fired the spot-kick wide of goal – and Longford were unable to level as their play-off hopes took a hit.
Longford Town: Jack Harrington; Shane Elworthy, Kyle O'Connor (Mohamed Boudiaf 46), Lewis Temple, Aaron Walsh; Gary Armstrong, James Doona (Derek Daly 46), Josh Giurgi, Charles Mutawe (Adam Wixted 46); Cristian Magerusan (Jordan Adeyemo 73), Beineon O'Brien Whitmarsh (Ola Adeyemo 73).
Subs not used: Joe McEntire, Gavin O'Brien, Ciaran Hodanu, Jamal Ibrahim.
Booked: Charles Mutawe (5), Aaron Walsh (26), Cristian Magerusan (60).
Cobh Ramblers: Lee Steacy; Cian Browne, Justin Eguaibor, Brendan Frahill, Dean Larkin; Jason Abbott, Dale Holland (Alec Byrne 76), Tiernan O'Brien (Jack Doherty 82), Pierce Phillips; Mikie Rowe (Michael McCarthy 82), Wilson Waweru (Matthew McKevitt 89).
Subs not used: Darragh Burke, Darragh O'Sullivan Connell, Luke Desmond, Liam Kervick, Luke Casey.
Booked: Jason Abbott (61), Tiernan O'Brien (70), Dale Holland (76), Brendan Frahill (86), Matthew McKevitt (90).
Referee: Chris Sheehan.
Attendance: TBC.
