Treaty United Clinch First Division Play-off Spot with Impressive Performance in Wexford

Treaty United has successfully secured a place in the SSE Airtricity First Division play-offs following a strong performance against Wexford FC in Ferrycarrig Park. The match, held on Friday night, was pivotal for both teams in their quest for advancement.

Treaty United’s Critical Win

This victory propels Treaty into the First Division play-offs, where they will face Cobh Ramblers. The first leg of this crucial tie is scheduled for Friday, October 24, at the Markets Field.

Match Overview

The match commenced with Wexford displaying a determined effort in front of their home crowd. Early on, striker Ben McCormack nearly gave the Yellowbellies the lead, attempting a clever chip that almost caught goalkeeper Corey Chambers off guard.

• Wexford’s Oluwabiyi was particularly active, threatening from the left wing.
• Treaty responded offensively, seeking a breakthrough through players like Patrick Ferry and Mark Byrne.
• Richkov Boevi’s contributions, especially on set pieces, added to Treaty’s attacking threat.

As the half progressed, both teams became increasingly cautious, acutely aware of the high stakes. Wexford’s McCormack continued to be influential, yet failed to create significant opportunities.

Key Moments in the Match

Treaty United had a penalty appeal turned down after Ben Lynch was fouled during a promising run. Just before halftime, Wexford nearly capitalized on a chance, but Dean Larkin’s header was cleared off the line by Evan O’Connor.

• Halftime score: 0-0.

The turning point came in the 49th minute when Patrick Ferry scored, taking advantage of a spilled shot by Wexford’s goalkeeper, Paul Martin.

Following this goal, Treaty demonstrated commendable professionalism, focusing on smart defending and effective ball retention.

Their persistence paid off in the 66th minute when Lee J Lynch delivered a perfect cross to Mark Byrne, who secured the second goal for Treaty.

Wexford’s Response

Despite Wexford’s attempts to fight back, Treaty’s defense, anchored by O’Connor, Boevi, Martin, and Lynch, effectively neutralized incoming threats.

• Ajibola Oluwabiyi tried to create chances but faced tough opposition.
• Dean Larkin netted the ball late in the game, but the goal was disallowed for offside.

The match concluded with Treaty United celebrated their tactical victory, much to the delight of their dedicated traveling supporters.

Wexford FC will take this match as a learning opportunity, while Treaty United is set for a competitive encounter against Cobh in the upcoming play-offs.