TREATY UNITED 0 GALWAY UNITED 1
Suddenly Galway United are armed with confidence and momentum.
Substitute Padraic Cunningham’s crafty 47th minute header ensured United left Markets Field with a vital victory.
A hard fought match was decided when Cunningham connected with Conor O’Keeffe’s inviting cross.
That proved to be the decisive moment as United defended smartly for the remainder of the contest.
A grim opening period didn’t feature too many opportunities, but the visitors’ were solid throughout.
After the restart United pounced when Cunningham’s header earned John Caulfield’s improving team three points.
TREATY UNITED: Ryan; Fleming, O’Connell, O’Donnell, Ludden; McCarthy (Armshaw, 69, Murphy, 85 ), Lynch, Collins (Hanlon, 69 ), McNamara, Keane; McKevitt
GALWAY UNITED: Kearns; O’Keeffe, Nugent, Brouder, Walsh; McCormack, Boylan; Hurley (Rowe, 72 ); Place (Doherty, 72 ), Waweru, Keating (Horgan, 90 ).
REFEREE: Kevin O'Sullivan (Cork ).
