The Football Association of Ireland will review arrangements around the SSE Airtricity First Division Play-Off Final at Markets Field in Limerick, following the relocation of a section of the Waterford FC supporters during the first half of the game.
Local Gardaí and stadium event management instructed Waterford FC fans to leave the away stand of the ground after a structural issue developed, which inadvertently affected a section of the floor in the middle of the stand.
Stand at Markets Field in Limerick evacuated pic.twitter.com/2vXLkG9mL5
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The FAI has thanked Gardaí and stadium event management for their swift response and the Waterford FC supporters for their cooperation.
The matter will now be the subject of an FAI review, which will include consultation with all parties.
The game finished in a 3-0 victory for the Blues and they can now look forward to a winner-takes-all meeting with UCD in Richmond Park.
Danny Searle set his men up to sit deep, contain the Galway offence and break with pace through their youthful attack.
It was a decision which proved fruitful, supplying the travelling support with so much to celebrate on the evening.
🎥 | GOAL!
Just minutes after Paul Martin's penalty save, Junior Quitirna's 2nd of the night makes it 3-0 to Waterford! 🔵
Fine margins! 🤏
⏱️ 85'
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Attention now turns to Friday, when Searle's men make the trip to Dublin for a 7:45 pm kickoff.
The students reigned supreme when the sides previously played this tune and Waterford will have to be at their best to get one over on their rivals.
