Limerick District League complete weekend junior soccer round-up

OSCAR TRAYNOR TROPHY:

Limerick District League 4 Kerry District League 1

LIMERICK District League eased to victory over their Kerry counterparts to ensure passage to the next phase of the competition following a 4-1 win at Jackman Park on Sunday afternoon.

It was a hugely impressive performance by John Lysaght’s side who lead the group going into the last round of games, needing a draw to ensure they top the table which would guarantee them a home semi final in the Munster region.

Limerick were on the front foot from the off with Limerick keeper Josh Coady a mere spectator for most of the game.

Limerick were dominant in all areas and it was only when the home side opted to make a number of chances when four goals up that they lost their shape which allowed the visitors some breathing space.

The home side took the lead midway through the opening half. Joel Coustrain picked out Vinny Ryan and he centred the ball for Shane Walsh who was fouled on his second attempt. The resultant spot kick was expertly tucked away by Coustrain.

Limerick doubled their lead ten minutes later when Vinny Ryan headed home at the back post from a good Conor Coughlan delivery.

The game was killed off as a contest five minutes from the break when Coughlan provided another ball across goal. Coustrain gathered and with nimble footwork wrongfooted defender and keeper before firing in from an acute angle.

After the restart, Limerick tacked on a fourth and again Coughlan provided the cross. The ball fell to Leon Daly whose first effort was blocked by Matt Keane, but the speedy winger followed up to blast the rebound past Robert Birdsall in the Kerry goal.

Following a number of changes, Limerick lost their stranglehold on the game and Kerry got some reward for their efforts when Shane Lowth’s cross was deflected by Adam Lipper past his keeper Josh Coady.

The visitors, with Graham O’Reilly to the fore, continued to press but were unable to get any further joy against a solid Limerick rearguard.

LIMERICK DL: Josh Coady, Conor Carew, Sean Madigan, Adrian Lipper, Eliah Riordan, Conor Coughlan, Josh Toomey, Shane Walsh, Leon Daly, Joel Coustrain, Vinny Ryan. Subs: Eoin Duff, Dylan Murphy, Raid Mouras, Sean Ezekannagha, Willie Armshaw also Ciaran Jennings, Shane Pearse.

PREMIER LEAGUE: 

Newport 0 Mungret Reg 2

MUNGRET Regional moved joint second in the Premier Leagie with a good 2-0 win at Newport on Sunday morning.
Paul Danaher’s side have been motoring well but came a cropper last weekend at Pike Rvs.

The players gave the perfect response to ensure three points to join Pike Rvs in second place.

Hamza Selman Celik gave Mungret the lead after 30 minutes and the same player doubled the visitors advantage on 57 minutes. The goals see the Mungret striker take over the Premier League’s top scoring charts with 15 goals.

Newport: Harry Ryan; Aaron Coleman; Pa Murtagh; Drew McLean; Elliot Slattery; Christy O'Connor; Conor Brett; Peter O'Sullivan; Christy Doyle; Cillian O'Shea; Brian O'Sullivan. Subs: Ciaran Carey; Eoin Looney; Killian O'Malley; Daniel Ryan; David Ryan.

Mungret Reg: James Roche; Aled Harkin; Conor Myers; Jake Prendergast; Darragh Killian; Kian Barry; Kieran Long; Cian McNicholas; Danny McCarthy; Hamza Selman Celik; Gary Kelly. Subs: Craig Prendergast, and Cormac Noonan.

Ballynanty Rovers 4 Geraldines 0

Ballynanty Rvs picked up another three points in the Premier League with a comfortable 4-0 win at home to Geraldines on Saturday evening.

The ‘Dines are going through a rough patch of late and when Cian Lynch headed the home side in front in looked a huge task for the visitors.

Jack O’Callaghan took advantage of a defensive slip to double the lead and just before half time Eddie Byrnes struck a shot low to the bottom corner.

Dara McNamara completed the scoring after the restart.

Ballynanty Rovers: Tommy Holland; Adrian Power; Cian Lynch; Fionn McInerney; Sean Byrnes; Calum Kiely; Eddie Byrnes; Cian Fitzgerald; Jamie Greaves; Jack O'Callaghan; Tony Mambuana. Subs: Dara McNamara; Shane Dillon; Liam Byrnes.

Geraldines: Darren Whelan, Padraig Reale, John Mullane, Scott Kelly, Rob Lowe, John Boyle, Will O’Neill, Liam Chambers, Nathan Cross, Josh Carey, Adam McMahon. Sub: Joe Keane.

ROUND-UP:

IN THE FAI Youth Cup, Pike Rvs scored a superb 6-1 win over Cork side Clonakilty.

Playing with the conditions, Pike went in at halftime two goals up as Cian Punch & Aaron Cusack were on hand to follow up on keeper parries.

In the second half against a gale like wind, they started perfectly as Cusack got his second of the day converting Punch’s cross.
The hosts pulled one back but the game was put to bed shortly afterwards as Cusack got his hat trick racing onto Joe Murphy’s through ball. Scott Connolly & Ethan Joyce rounded off a successful trip with both finding the back of the net.

Luke Hartnett was on the mark for Murroe but they fell 4-1 to a crack Mervue XI while Regional Utd scored a fine win, bating North End 3-0 at Dooradoyle. George Lloyd, Ryan Scanlon and Conor O’Longaigh were the winning scorers.

In Youth League action, Eamon Doyle and Zac McInerney scored for Fairview in a 2-1 win at Aisling while Holycross beat Lough Derg 3-1 thanks to goals from Alex Burchill (2) AD Pierce Long.

In the Premier A League, Athlunkard Villa maintained their two point advantage thanks to a 1-0 win at home to Regional B.
Ousman Darboe scored the only goal of the game in the opening half to secure Villa’s win.

Corbally Utd kept tabs with the leaders thanks to a 2-1 win over Aisling B. Robert Clancy scored twice for the winners.
In the Healy Webb Cup Charleville were superb in a 4-0 win over Regional Utd B. Colin Quaid claimed a hat trick while Luke Doyle also netted for the winners.

In Division 1A where leaders Moyross just edged out Star Rvs in a cracking game. Emmet Hehir and Jake Downey scored for Star but goals from Craig Collopy, Ben O’Mahoney and Ger Johnson gave Moyross the spoils.

The big game in Division 1B saw leaders Herbertstown edge out their closest challengers Shelbourne 4-2. Kevin Meade (2), Cathal Kearns and Oisin O'Grady netted for the winners, Matt DeCourcey and Adam McGlynn replied for Shels.

Jordan Clancy was on the mark for Lisnagry A but they fell 2-1 to Newport B who had scorers in Dave O'Brien and Dave Kirk.
Goals from AJ Moloney (3), George Daffy, Josh Shinnors and Jamie Ryan helped Croom past Meanus while Patrickswell beat Nenagh B 3-0 with scores from Gary Naughton, Mark O'Halloran and Pat Kirby.

In Division 2A, leaders Balla B were held 3-3 at Coonagh. Ralph Leonard, Shane Redmond and Aodhan Keane scored for the home side, Eddie Radcliffe (2) and Dean Cronin replied for Balla.

Jorge Becker (2), Mateus Almeida and Emanuel Christian were on target for Brazuca in a 4-1 win at Cappamore B. It was also 4-1 at Castle Rvs with Aisling Annacotty C taking the spoils.

Jack Considine, David Fitzgerald, TJ Lazo and Anton Kolgonav all netted. Dara Kelly and Craig Downes scored for Hyde B at Charleville but the home side prevailed thanks to scores from Ciaran O'Regan, Donnacha Waters and Gary O'Reilly.

In Division 2B, Moyross B came out tops in the big game at Geraldines B. John Mullane scored for Dines but goals from Lee Quinn and Sean McGill secured the points for Moyross.

Adam Galvin netted for Athlunkard Villa B in a 1-1 draw with Corbally Utd C.

In Division 3A, Wayne Kearns, Mark Ryan and Kieran Foley scored for Caherdavin in a 3-1 win at Shels B for whom John Frawley replied.

Pat Kelly (2), Ross O'Brien and Adam Lyons scored for Holycross who won 4-1 at Nenagh.