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Bray Wanderers

03-14 03:45

2 - 1

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UC Dublin

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Bray Wanderers

UC Dublin

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109

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7024

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End 2-1

90′

S.mohan

92′

A. Azende

89′

kyle tucker

C.Doyle

85′

2-1

R.Ferizaj

78′

S. Murphy

E.Clancy

73′

1-1

H.Smith

67′

A. Azende

b.neill

67′

R.Ferizaj

B. Mccormack

67′

I. Achara

D. Ring

66′

E.Clancy

61′

b.neill

58′

B. Mccormack

Halftime 1-0

19′

1-0

B. Mccormack

13′

C.Doyle

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Match Info

Bray Wanderers claimed a valuable 2-1 home win over UCD in a closely-fought Ireland First Division encounter at the Carlisle Grounds. The Seagulls showed great character to come from behind and secure all three points, a result that boosts their promotion hopes while dealing a blow to UCD's ambitions in a competitive second tier. It was a match that swung on key moments in both penalty areas. UCD started the brighter of the two sides and took a deserved lead midway through the first half with a neat finish from inside the box. Bray responded well to the setback and began to impose themselves on the game, eventually drawing level just before halftime with a powerful header from a corner. The second half was a tense, end-to-end affair, with both teams creating chances. The winner came for Bray with about twenty minutes remaining, a low driven shot from the edge of the area that found the bottom corner, sending the home fans into delirium. UCD pushed for another equalizer but could not find a way through a determined Bray defence. The victory provides a crucial momentum boost for Bray Wanderers as they look to close the gap on the league leaders, while UCD will be frustrated not to have held onto their early advantage. The Bray manager highlighted his team's spirit: "Going a goal down could have knocked us, but the reaction was superb. We showed great heart to turn it around." The UCD boss was disappointed: "We started so well but didn't manage the game after taking the lead. We need to be more ruthless."