Elbouzedi double helps St Pat's blitz basement dwellers Waterford

Fans flocking to Richmond Park have gotten used to a recurrent pattern of their team coughing up an early lead before blitzing them into oblivion.

St. Patrick's Athletic's Zac Elbouzedi celebrates with teammates. Pic: Andrew Conan/Inpho

Premier Division: St Patrick’s Athletic 4 (Chris Forrester Pen 45+2, Zack Elbouzedi 57, 60, Ryan Edmondson 77) Waterford 1 (John Mahon 6) 

Familiar patterns are keeping St Patrick’s Athletic on the coattails of champions and league leaders Shamrock Rovers.