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LIMERICK FC BRAY WANDERERS 1 0

BRAY WANDERERS did not enjoy the late, late show on Friday night as supersub Danny Morrissey inflicted a third consecutive defeat on the Seagulls.

In a match that will quickly be forgotten, Morrissey was introduced in the 76th minute and six minutes later he had plundered the winner to give Limerick a massive victory over their expected relegation rivals.

Both sides came into this clash on the back of harrowing defeats (Shamrock Rovers 6, Bray Wanderers 0 & Dundalk 8, Limerick 0). How they would recover from those losses would be pivotal. They both appeared to be licking wounds and limping a little gingerly in the early stages as neither side made any progress in the final third.

Dave Mackey again implemented a tactic to frustrate and smother the opposition which in turn curtailed his side’s attacking threat.

It wasn’t until after the quarter of an hour mark that something actually happened – William Fitzgerald caused Bray problems in the build-up before winger Daniel Kearns fizzed a dangerous cross across the face of Aaron Dillon’s goal.

Dillon was called into action in the 27th minute. Darren Dennehy’s long ball out of defence was helped onto Connor Ellis by Fitzgerald. Ellis laid it off to ex-Gypsy Eoin Wearen and his shot has power but not the direction as it flew straight down the throat of Dillon. The power of the shot meant it took him two attempts to gather.

Limerick tried their luck again through inspirational midfielder Shane Duggan but his 34th minute shot failed to inspire as it flew over the crossbar.

They are – believe it or not – the highlights of the first half. Enough said.

There was an early chance for the hosts in the second period as Darren Dennehy nodded wide from a corner.

Wanderers finally threatened when a scramble in the box caused havoc for the Limerick defence but they emerged from