National League Premier Division/Shelbourne 5 Waterford United 1:There were goals a plenty at Tolka Park tonight as Shelbourne's lucky streak continued with a decisive win over Waterford United.
Shelbourne made it six continuous league wins in a row with victory over Waterford United and victory tonight saw them go top of the table on goal difference, with a game in hand over Cork and Drogheda.
Shels lined up with the same started eleven that beat Dublin City 2-1 last Friday, while Waterford were without new signing, former Everton striker Paul Hopkins and Alan Reynolds, who recently returned from a spell Shelbourne but was unable to start because of a 'no play' clause in his contract.
Bobby Ryan put Shels ahead during stoppage time at the end of the first half with a shot from the edge of the penalty area, while Colin Hawkins looked to have secured the points with a second in the 60th minute. However, Waterford were quick to reply with Mitchell Casey scraping a goal back a minute later.
Shels made it 3-1 in the 63rd minute when Joseph Ndo slotted home while Glen Crowe beat the offside trap four minutes later to put the game beyond doubt. Crowe wasn't content to end it there though, adding a fifth and final goal in extra time.
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