Lavine proves match winner

There was never the possibility of an upset result at St Colman's Park on Saturday when Galway United scored twice in the first…

There was never the possibility of an upset result at St Colman's Park on Saturday when Galway United scored twice in the first half of this tie.

Eric Lavine was their match winner scoring both their goals and overall Galway always showed their superiority.

Cobh Wanderers: Delaney, Moran, Bruton, Hickey, Morgan, Molloy, Burke, Mahoney, Abbott, Mulcahy, Stapleton. Subs: Cronin for Molloy (57 mins), Frahill for Moran (65 mins), Burns for Abbott (81 mins).

Galway United: Colby, O'Connor, Carter, Costello, Cleary, Neary, Brennan, Watson, Lavine, Gorman, Colman. Subs: Quirke for Gorman (70 mins), Murray for Brennan (85 mins).

Referee: J O'Neill (Waterford).

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