Hat-trick for sub Akachukwu sees Waterford into play-off final

After a scoreless first-half where both sides had half chances, it was Akachukwu that was the hero of the game for the home side as his brilliant treble sent the home faithful in the strong 2237 crowd home signing in the rain.

HAT TRICK HERO: Romeo Akachukwu came of the bench to score a hat trick for Waterford to see them into the play-off final. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division playoff

Waterford FC 3 (Romeo Akachukwu ’64, 78, 90+4)