Late Bray Wanderers Goal Sends Finn Harps Crashing Out of Cup
Bray Wanderers secured their first win at Finn Park since August 2024, dumping Finn Harps out of the FAI Cup with a late goal.
What Happened?
The match between Finn Harps and Bray Wanderers was a closely contested affair, with both teams creating chances but neither able to find the back of the net. However, in the final minute of stoppage time, Bray Wanderers' Conor Knight scored the winning goal, securing a 1-0 victory for his team.
Why it Matters for Bray Wanderers
This win marks a significant turnaround for Bray Wanderers, who have struggled in recent matches. The team's ability to come from behind and secure a win will be a boost to their confidence and morale.
What Comes Next?
Bray Wanderers will look to build on this momentum as they face their next opponent. With this win, they have shown that they are capable of competing with the best teams in the league.
Recent Form (last 5): 3W-0D-2L (LLWWW, most recent first); lost the last 2.
Last result: Bray Wanderers 1-2 Waterford (2025-11-07).
Key Players
Conor Knight's late goal was the difference-maker in this match, securing a win for Bray Wanderers. His performance will be a key factor in the team's success moving forward.
Match Details
- Date: [Current Date]
- Time: [Current Time]
- Venue: Finn Park
- Referee: Paul McLaughlin
- Score: Finn Harps 0 Bray Wanderers 1
Team Lineups
Finn Harps: Lorenzo Barbosa; Josh Cullen, Max Hutchison, Joel Bradley-Walsh, Alex Fanle; Oran Brogan, Darragh Coyle, Bernardo Monteiro (Adam McDaid 84), Gavin McAteer, Aaron McLaughlin (Shaunie Bradley 84); Nathan Lumingo (Odhran McHugh 71).
Bray Wanderers: James Corcoran; Jamie Duggan, Declan Osagie, Benjamin Fagbemi (Bailey Shelley 69), Dean O'Shea; Jamie Ryan, Ryan Kelly (Endri Mustali 69), Cian Doyle, Kyle Tucker (Conor Knight 59), Ethan Cheese; Tyreik Sammy.
