Waterford FC bowed out of the FAI Cup last night when they lost narrowly to Dundalk in Oriel Park.
An early Sean Hoare goal gave Vinny Perth’s side a 1-nil win over the Blues at Oriel Park.
John Sheridan the Waterford manager spoke with Matt Keane after the match and was happy with the young team he played.
"Obviously, I wanted to come and win the game but it gives me an opportunity to try and give one or two players who haven't figured much a chance because I'm going to need all the players throughout the season.
"Disappointed with the result but, the pleasing thing I thought was we responded to the goal and were really unfortunate not to get something from the game."
FT | Dundalk progress to the next round after a one-nil victory over the Blues. We travel back to Oriel Park in just three days time for a repeat of this fixture, this time in league action. [1-0]#DFCvWFC #FAICup
— Waterford FC (@WaterfordFCie) August 11, 2020
There was high drama in the other first round game.
Cork City and Longford Town looked set for penalties until a Ricardo Dinanga goal in added time of extra-time handed a 1-nil victory to the hosts.
The draw for the last-16 will take place at midday.
