Waterford United failed to seize their opportunities as their FAI Ford Cup quarter-final clash with St Patrick’s Athletic finished 1-1 at the RSC.
The home side took the lead early in the first half as Willie John Kiely profited from excellent hold-up play by Stephen Grant, who sent Kiely through to power the ball into the top left corner.
Waterford were in control for the remainder of the first period, but failed to convert their chances and in the second half St Pat’s turned the screw.
The Saint's pressue finally paid off when they levelled through Gary Dempsey, who blasted home through a crowd of players after the Blues failed to clear their lines.
The replay takes place at Richmond Park on Tuesday 15 September at 7.45pm.
Waterford United: Michael Devine; Alan Carey, Kenny Browne, Kevin Murray, Seamus Long; Joe Mulcahy (Dave Warren 68), John Kearney, Stephen Grant, Kevin Waters; Willie John Kiely (Vinny Sullivan 78), Graham Cummins
Subs not used: Kevin Burns, Declan Woodgate, Kieran Fitzgerald, Gary Dunphy, Paul Carey
Booked: Devine
St Patrick’s Athletic: Gary Rogers; Damien Lynch, Jason Gavin, Stuart Byrne, Enda Stephens; Stephen Maher (Darragh Ryan 65), Alan Cawley, Gary Dempsey, Bobby Ryan; Ryan Guy, Glen Fitzpatrick (Mark Leech 57) -
Subs not used: Brendan Clarke, Noel Haverty, Gints Freimanis, Andy Haran, Kyle Moran
Booked: Lynch, Gavin
Referee: Anthony Buttimer (Cork)
