Rockmount AFC Advance to Munster Senior Cup Final After Penalty Shootout Victory Over Waterford FC

Rockmount AFC are through to the Munster Senior Cup final for the third time in six seasons, defeating Waterford FC 7-6 on penalties after a 2-2 draw following extra time. The match took place at Ben Wadding Park on February 17, 2026.

Dramatic Encounter at Ben Wadding Park

The Northsiders had to overcome a resilient Waterford FC side, twice coming from behind to force the penalty shootout. Jordan Faria opened the scoring for Waterford FC within the first five minutes, but Rockmount quickly responded with a penalty converted by Eoin Murphy. Orion Cala then restored Waterford’s lead in extra time, only for Murphy to once again level the score from the penalty spot.

Decisive Penalty Shootout

Rockmount ultimately prevailed in the shootout, with Jason O’Connell scoring the decisive penalty. The victory follows a quarter-final win against College Corinthians, a match moved from Whitechurch during the game. Rockmount’s campaign began with a penalty shootout win over Temple United last November at Temple Park.

Manager Jason Purcell Reflects on the Win

Rockmount manager Jason Purcell expressed his delight with the team’s performance and the positive atmosphere around the club. “There’s a good old buzz around the club at the moment,” Purcell said. He highlighted the contributions of the young players and the impact of his partnership with Stuart Fitzgerald, who joined the club in August. Purcell acknowledged the challenge posed by Waterford FC, stating, “You’re going in and you’re underdogs and there’s not much expected of you. But, yeah, I thought we performed very well on the night.”

Looking Ahead to the Final

Rockmount will face the winner of the upcoming match between Cork City and Kerry in the Munster Senior Cup final, which will be held at the Munster FA Turner’s Cross Stadium in February. The Mount are also progressing well in the O’Connell Cup and Beamish Stout Senior Cup, having secured victories over Carrigaline United and Fermoy in recent weeks. Purcell emphasized a game-by-game approach, focusing on securing league points alongside their cup ambitions.

Waterford FC’s Perspective

Waterford FC’s young side narrowly missed out on a place in the final, falling short in the penalty shootout after a hard-fought 110 minutes of action. Waterford FC’s match report details the closely contested match.

Source: EchoLive, Source: WaterfordFC.ie, Source: Sofascore, Source: WLRFM.com