Long takes lessons from cup loss as Waterford eye giant leap

The play-off decider with Cork City will take place at Tallaght Stadium on Friday night

Waterford's Connor Parsons and Derik Osede celebrate victory over Cobh Ramblers

Keith Long believes his Waterford side must make a quantum leap to earn Premier Division status in Friday night’s promotion/relegation play-off final against Cork City.

The Blues were 2-1 winners over Cobh Ramblers after an extra-time battle at Turner’s Cross with a 101st-minute winner from captain Giles Phillips.