Mason Melia signs off from Richmond Park with goal, but St Pat’s held to draw by battling Waterford

Mason Melia signs off from Richmond Park with goal, but St Pat’s held to draw by battling Waterford

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Mason Melia of St Patrick's Athletic celebrates after opening the scoring in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division draw with Waterford at Richmond Park in Dublin. Photo: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

A farewell to Inchicore for the London-bound Mason Melia did not fully go according to plan as the teenage striker, playing in his final home game for St Patrick's Athletic before his move to Tottenham, delivered the goal but not the win his side needed to increase their chances of European qualification.

Matt Lawlor's side will be pleased with their night’s work in Dublin, a 1-1 draw thanks to a Ryan Burke goal which cancelled out the opener from Melia, potential