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Wexford

04-11 02:45

1 - 0

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Athlone Town

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End 1-0

85′

D. Hand

84′

R.Webb

C. Cleary

84′

T. Considine

J. Kehir

72′

J.Larkin

G.Hodgins

66′

alex sheerin

Cillian Tollett

64′

1-0

A.Verdon

60′

L. Doyle

M.Rowe

46′

D.Adewale

G.Lomboto

46′

peter grogan

W.Smith

Halftime 0-0

34′

J.Doyle

9′

A.Verdon

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Match Info

Wexford edged out Athlone Town 1-0 in a tightly contested Ireland First Division clash at Ferrycarrig Park. A solitary goal proved the difference in a match defined by defensive resilience and few clear-cut opportunities, a result that provides vital points for Wexford's campaign. The only goal of the game arrived in the 32nd minute, when a Wexford forward pounced on a loose ball inside the penalty area following a corner kick. Athlone Town responded with increased pressure in the second half, forcing the Wexford goalkeeper into a couple of smart saves, but they could not find a decisive breakthrough. The home side defended their narrow lead with determination, seeing out the final minutes to secure all three points. This result moves Wexford up the table into a more comfortable mid-table position, while Athlone Town remains in the lower half after a frustrating away defeat. Both managers acknowledged the fine margins of the game, with the Wexford boss highlighting his team's grit and the Athlone manager pointing to a lack of clinical edge in the final third.