Joseph Hanson Shines as Treaty United Secures Lead Against Cobh Ramblers in Play-Off Semi-Finals
Treaty United secured a vital 1-0 victory against Cobh Ramblers in the first leg of the SSE Airtricity First Division play-off semi-final. The match took place at Markets Field in Limerick, where Joseph Hanson emerged as the star, scoring the only goal of the game.
Joseph Hanson Shines as Treaty United Takes the Lead
The decisive moment came in the 77th minute. Hanson guided a cross from Mark Cross into the net, giving Treaty United a narrow aggregate lead. This win puts them in a favorable position as they head into the second leg.
Match Overview
The upcoming match will be held on Tuesday night at St Colman’s Park. Cobh Ramblers, eager to reach the promotion play-off final for the second time in three seasons, will look to overturn the deficit.
Tensions within Cobh Ramblers
Cobh Ramblers came into this match following the recent departure of their manager, Mick McDermott. This change affected their intensity and performance early in the game.
Highlights of the Game
- Joseph Hanson secured the victory with a goal in the 77th minute.
- Cian Bargary nearly equalized for Cobh, hitting the crossbar with a long-range effort.
- Treaty United created numerous chances, particularly through Lee Lynch.
- Matthew Whelan was introduced late in the game to boost Cobh’s attack.
Line-ups
| Treaty United | Cobh Ramblers |
|---|---|
| Corey Chambers | Timothy Martin |
| Richkov Boevi | Iestyn Hughes |
| Benjamin Lynch | Cian Coleman |
| Eoin Martin | Jonas Hakkinen |
| Evan O’Connor | Shane Griffin |
| Karl O’Sullivan | Niall O’Keeffe |
| Mark Byrne | Rhys Gourdie |
| Colin Conroy | Cian Bargary |
| Lee Devitt | Barry Coffey |
| Lee Lynch (Ben Lee) | Dylan McGlade (Samuel Bellis) |
| Patrick Ferry (Joseph Hanson) | Cian Murphy |
Referee O. Moran officiated the match, which showcased a tense battle between the two sides. Treaty United’s performance will give them confidence heading into the next encounter.
