Match Report
19 points separated the sides: Bohemians 3rd on 53, Waterford United 8th on 34. Waterford United's recent output outran their position: 3rd on form over five rounds, 8th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.35/1.65 for Waterford United and 1.77/1.2 for Bohemians (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.38.
Waterford United had not lost in 6 games.
Across 15 recorded meetings, Waterford United have 6 wins to Bohemians's 5, with 4 draws, at 2.53 goals per meeting. Home advantage has meant little here: 27% of the meetings went to the host. Goals at both ends are the pattern: both teams scored in 67% of the meetings.
The match was played at Waterford Regional Sports Centre (capacity 5,500). On the scoreboard, Waterford United led 3-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 3-1.
Goal scorers
Waterford United: Tommy Lonergan (21'), Padraig Amond (38'), Padraig Amond (44') · Bohemians: Dayle Rooney (71')
Key stats
Possession: Waterford United 30% · Bohemians 70% · Total shots: 16-13 · On target: 6-4 · Corners: 3-7