UCD finally got a pre-season result in an improved performance in Richmond Park on Friday night in a fairly even game which saw the comeback of Charles Livingstone.
Pat's started stronger and could have taken the lead early on when a drive from the edge of the area was just over, while Neil Gallagher made a good save from a Pat's player clean through, although the forward should have done better with the chance. But UCD got back into the game and could have taken the lead themselves when Bambi Gallen was put through by a trademark Robbie Mac overhead, but under pressure shot inches wide.
In the second half, and UCD came more into the game and took a deserved lead around the hour mark, when Robbie Mac headed a corner back across goal and Robbie Martin beat the keeper to head home from two yards for his second goal of pre-season.
There were chances to add to the lead - Seán Finn, whose set pieces caused trouble all night - shot just wide from 20 yards - but Pat's had the last say with about five minutes remaining when Tony Bird met a cross at the far post, and his shot went in off the unfortunate Pat McWalter, though it may well have gone in anyway.
Overall, a much improved performance again, and one which gives a bit more confidence for the coming season.
Team -
------------------------Gallagher
Sullivan--------Foley----------McAuley----------Davey
McWalter-----McNally--------Finn--------------O'Donnell
-----------------Martin----------Gallen
Subs used -
Gannon
Mahon
Kenna
Purcell
And two thers I can't remember
Subs not used -
Cash (Freshers' keeper)
Gaffney
Tony Mac was rested, while Darren Quigley was away with the Irish Colleges team again.
