UCD will play in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division again next season, surviving their promotion/relegation play-off final against Waterford FC on Friday night.
A first-half goal from Tom Lonergan was the difference — the Students prevailed 1-0 in the clash at Richmond Park in Inchicore.
🎥 | GOAL!
Thomas Lonergan gives UCD the lead in the Promotion/Relegation Play-Off Final! 🥅
What a delivery by Alex Nolan 🙌📭
Watch live | https://t.co/jPdwV1Ivf4 📺#LOI | #LOITV pic.twitter.com/f9W6G6UYGj
— SSE Airtricity League (@SSEAirtricityLg) November 11, 2022
A dramatic finish saw Waterford awarded a penalty in the 93rd minute of the match, giving The Blues a lifeline — but Junior Quitirna failed to hit the target, firing over from the spot.
🎥 | @WaterfordFCie's Junior Quitirna hits the penalty over the bar! 😲
Drama in the dying seconds of the Promotion/Relegation Play-Off Final! 🤯
The full-time whistle has gone and @UCDAFC win 1-0! #LOI | #LOITV pic.twitter.com/WycxJ54ZgE
— SSE Airtricity League (@SSEAirtricityLg) November 11, 2022
