Wexford FC earned a morale-boosting win over second-placed UCD at Ferrycarrig Park in the First Division. After three consecutive defeats to lower-table teams, Stephen Elliott’s side needed confidence and took control early. Mikie Rowe and Jake Doyle scored in the first half, giving Wexford a lead. UCD were reduced to ten men with 20 minutes remaining, but Adam Wells scored to halve the deficit and set up a tense finish. Wexford started quickly, creating early chances through Rowe, Wynne, Hodgins, and Doyle. UCD also generated opportunities, including a corner that led to a misfired effort by Wells. The result leaves Wexford looking ahead to a match against Bray Wanderers.
"First-half goals from sharp-shooters Jake Doyle and Mikie Rowe earned Wexford FC a welcome win as they edged out second-placed UCD in their SSE Airtricity League of Ireland First Division clash in Ferrycarrig Park on Friday evening."
"Already playing catch-up, UCD were dealt a further blow with 20 minutes remaining when they were reduced to ten men, although it didn't prevent them from halving the deficit, with Adam Wells hitting the back of the net to set up a grandstand finish."
"The hosts were quickly out of the traps and made a promising start with Mikie Rowe seeing his shot blocked following good work from Jamie Wynne with just one minute on the clock. The Wexford captain had another sight of goal in the ninth minute when he took aim on the turn from the edge of the area, having been found by Gavin Hodgins, although his effort was straight down the throat of goalkeeper Dara Kavanagh."
"The hosts broke the deadlock in the 26th minute as two former UCD men combined. Adam Verdon nipped in to win possession and Jake Doyle ran on to the ball and co"
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