Galway take spoils to continue winning run over Waterford

The template was established early. Patrick Hickey and Stephen Walsh won nearly everything in the air and both went close with headers in the opening minutes.

WINNING RUN: Patrick Hickey of Galway United, 15, celebrates with team-mate Killian Brouder after scoring. Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

SSE Airtricity Premier Division: Galway Utd 1 (Hickey 23') Waterford 0

Another great game in this budding rivalry ended in a tight 1-0 win for Galway United. Dominant in the first, Waterford came roaring back in the second and will feel aggrieved to continue their miserable run of seven without a win against Galway.