Brouder header helps Utd settle their recent wobbles

Galway United 1

Waterford FC 0

Mike Rafferty at Eamonn Deacy Park

HAVING picked up just one point from their previous two games, Galway United got back to winning ways at Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday evening as a second half Killian Brouder header was enough to see off Waterford in this Airtricity First Division contest.

With the title challenge a three-horse race as leaders Cork City, Galway United and Waterford all vie for the one automatic promotion spot as champions, wins against the other contenders are vital and the outcome here allowed United move seven points clear of the third placed side, although the Southern outfit do enjoy a game in hand.

With Waterford on an eight-match winning streak under new manager Danny Searle, the game was always going to be significant, but the loss of on loan leading scorer Louis Britton to rivals Cork City last week was a blow as his ten-goal contribution played a crucial part in their challenge to date.

Galway United manager John Caulfield responded to their poor performance against Longford Town by making three changes to his starting team. Charlie Lyons got a rare opportunity to start in central defence in place of Diego Portilla, while Francely Lomboto and Stephen Walsh were introduced to the front line instead of Gary Boylan and Wilson Waweru.

Indeed both strikers had opportunities to give the home side an early advantage. On four minutes, Lomboto collected possession on the edge of the box, but after meandering his way into a shooting position, his low left footed effort went just outside a post.

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