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RTÉ News
11-07-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Waterford find their spark to put Cork deeper in mire
First-half goals from Sam Glenfield and Tommy Lonergan steered Waterford FC to bragging rights over Cork City in their SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division Munster derby clash at a sun-drenched RSC in a game where goalkeeper Stephen McMullan returned to the starting team with a man-of the-match display. McMullan produced a couple of outstandings saves to keep the bottom side in the division at bay as he denied Kitt Nelson and Cathal O'Sullivan. Glenfield's stunner and Lonergan's super header moved the Blues up to seventh spot in the table. After Ryan Burke went close with a brilliant header on 13 minutes when heading Conan Noonan's right-wing corner inches wide, the Blues were celebrating striking the front eight minutes later. Defender Fiacre Kelleher tried to play a short clearance to Evan McLaughlin, who looked to have been fouled when dispossessed by Glenfield, who arrowed an unstoppable right-footed shot from 20 yards past David Odumosu. Malik Dijksteel ghosted past three tackles out on the left with considerable ease 60 seconds later only to see his effort trickled inches wide of McMullan's far post before Lonergan should have had penalty on 34 minutes when replays showed that he was onside when hacked down by keeper Odumosu. The striker was celebrating doubling the Blues' lead three minutes with a header of quality. Padraig Amond laid the ball back to Grant Horton, who put in a superb ball that saw Lonergan get in an instinctive header that looped over the head of the Cork netminder. It was the brilliance of keeper McMullan that maintained his side's two-goal cushion with a smashing double save on 44 minutes. He firstly got down low to save a 25-yarder from Nelson before getting the faintest of touches to turn an Evan McLaughlin effort onto the crossbar. McMullan was the hero on the hour mark for the Blues when Nelson turned provider for O'Sullivan, but his left-footed strike was tipped over the crossbar before Charlie Lutz was also denied by the home stopper after cutting in from the left on 75 minutes as the hosts saw the game out with ease. Waterford FC: McMullan; Horton, Boyle, Leahy, Burke; White (Dempsey 58), McDonald (McMenamy 83), Glenfield (Olayinka 45); Lonergan, Amond, Noonan (McCormack 83).
The 42
25-06-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Waterford 'formally sanctioned' by FAI over alleged racist incident during Shamrock Rovers tie
WATERFORD FC HAS announced that the club has been 'formally sanctioned' by the FAI following an alleged racist incident which took place during their Premier Division game against Shamrock Rovers FC on Friday, 16 May. The target of the alleged comment was 17-year-old Rovers player Victor Ozhianvuna. An investigation was launched in the aftermath of the event at Waterford's home grounds in the RSC. At the time, the Blues released a statement expressing their disappointment and confirming that they are 'fully co-operating with the authorities on the matter'. The League of Ireland later revealed that they had also been made aware of the matter. The FAI today declined to reveal the sanction, citing confidentiality, though it is understood the FAI appreciated Waterford's handling of the incident and this was taken into account when the sanction was levied. Waterford FC have also revealed that an investigation 'remains ongoing' with An Garda Síochána. Advertisement The 42 has contacted An Garda Síochána for a statement on the investigation. The club's statement in full reads: 'Waterford Football Club can confirm the club has been formally sanctioned by the FAI following a racist incident that took place during our SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division game against Shamrock Rovers FC on Friday 16th May. 'Waterford FC stand side by side with the League of Ireland and our supporters in taking a zero-tolerance approach to tackling racism within the game. 'This investigation remains ongoing with An Garda Síochána. Waterford FC will remain in close support to An Garda Siochána in this investigation.' Comments are closed due to an ongoing investigation With reporting by Gavin Cooney
Irish Examiner
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Waterford FC confirm sanction by FAI after racist incident against Shamrock Rovers
Waterford FC have confirmed that they have been formally sanctioned by the Football Association of Ireland following a racist incident that took place at the Regional Sports Centre back in May. It had been reported that a fan aimed a racist comment at Shamrock Rovers teenager Victor Ozhianvuna prior to their Premier Division clash at the RSC, which Rovers won 3-1. In the aftermath of that incident, Waterford released a statement to insist that they take "all reports of discrimination incredibly seriously" and that they are "fully co-operating with the authorities on the matter." Read More John Fallon: Few will rival Damien Duff's legacy of promoting League of Ireland And on Wednesday, the club announced that they have been sanctioned by the FAI and that the investigation with An Garda Siochána remains ongoing. "Waterford Football Club can confirm the club has been formally sanctioned by the FAI following a racist incident that took place during our SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division game against Shamrock Rovers FC on Friday 16 May. "Waterford FC stand side by side with the League of Ireland and our supporters in taking a zero-tolerance approach to tackling racism within the game. "This investigation remains ongoing with An Garda Siochána. Waterford FC will remain in close support to An Garda Siochána in this investigation."
RTÉ News
25-06-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Waterford FC confirm formal sanction for racist incident towards Shamrock Rovers player by fan
Waterford FC have confirmed that the club has been "formally sanctioned' by the FAI following a racist incident towards a Shamrock Rovers player by one of their supporters in their 3-1 loss against the Dublin outfit. The club previously stated they were cooperating with relevant authorities and the FAI confirmed that they opened an investigation into the incident that occurred at the RSC on 16 May. A statement from the Munster side read: "Waterford Football Club can confirm the club has been formally sanctioned by the FAI following a racist incident that took place during our SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division game against Shamrock Rovers FC on Friday 16 May. "Waterford FC stand side by side with the League of Ireland and our supporters in taking a zero-tolerance approach to tackling racism within the game. "This investigation remains ongoing with An Garda Siochána.
Irish Daily Mirror
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Waterford FC sanctioned over racist incident during Shamrock Rovers game
Waterford FC have been sanctioned by the FAI following the racism incident at their home game with Shamrock Rovers in May. A Waterford supporter aimed a racist remark at Shamrock Rovers player Victor Ozhianvuna while the 16-year-old warmed up during the first-half. While the FAI have not revealed the extent of the sanction, it is understood the Blues have been fined following a probe into the matter. But an Garda Siochána have not closed the case and their investigation into the incident at the RSC on May 16 remains ongoing. Click this link or scan the QR code to receive the latest League of Ireland news and top stories from the Irish Mirror. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. A Waterford statement today read: 'Waterford Football Club can confirm the club has been formally sanctioned by the FAI following a racist incident that took place during our SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division game against Shamrock Rovers FC on Friday 16th May. 'Waterford FC stand side by side with the League of Ireland and our supporters in taking a zero-tolerance approach to tackling racism within the game. 'This investigation remains ongoing with An Garda Siochána. Waterford FC will remain in close support to Ain this investigation.' Get the latest sports headlines straight to your inbox by signing up for free email.
