FAI to review stand evacuation at Markets Field

The FAI will review the circumstances that led to a section of Waterford supporters being evacuated from the away stand at Markets Field in tonight's First Division play-off final.

Two goals from Junior Quitirna and a breakaway strike from Wassim Aouachria gave Waterford a 3-0 victory at the Limerick venue and they will now face UCD in the promotion/relegation final.

The game was halted between for five first-half minutes as the away stand, which held Waterford fans, was evacuated over structural issues.

The supporters in question were moved to other areas in the ground.

The FAI released a statement post-match to say it would be "reviewing arrangements" around the fixture.

"Local gardaí and stadium event management issued instructions for Waterford FC fans to leave the away stand of the ground after a structural issue developed affecting a section of the floor in the middle of the stand," the statement read.

"The FAI thanks gardaí and stadium event management for their swift response and the Waterford FC supporters for their immediate cooperation.

"The matter will now be the subject of an FAI review which will include consultation with all parties."