Limerick District League round-up as FAI Junior Cup ties take centre stage

FAI JUNIOR CUP:

Janesboro 2 Ringmahon Rgs 0

IT PROVED a good day for Limerick’s two remaining hopefuls in the FAI Junior Cup with both progressing to the quarter-finals with home wins on Sunday.

Janesboro welcomed an in-form Ringmahon Rgs to Pearse Stadium on Sunday afternoon and after a dour struggle the home side proved victorious on a 2-0 scoreline.

Not for the first time in his career, Shane Clarke proved the hero for Boro with two goals in the final ten minutes.
Both sides were aware of the importance of the occasion with tw nervous teams cancelling each other out for the most part.
That said 'Boro had a great chance to take the lead after two minutes when Eoghan Burke’s free kick made it’s way to the back post for the inrunning Brendan O’Dwyer but he blazed his hot over the top.

The 'Boro defender made amends shortly after at the other end stopping Stephen Kennedy- Osubor’s shot from reaching the goal.

After the break Aodh O'Hanluain tested Cian O’Connor in the visitors goal with a shot from outside the box.
Rockmount’s cause was not helped when they lost the influential Adam O’Callaghan to a red card but the visitors still proved a stubborn bunch.

With ten minutes remaining, O'Hanluain looked like he would break the deadlock with his goal bound shot heading for the top corner, before O’Connor produced a wonder save.

There was little the keeper could do minutes later when a good run by Kai Joyce found it’s way to Clarke, 25 yards from goal. The veteran striker nonchalantly let fly leaving the keeper rooted to the spot and the ball nestled in the bottom corner.

With the spirit broken, Rockmount conceded again minutes later when Clarke struck again to ensure Boro’s name in the hat for tomorrow’s draw for the last eight.

Janesboro: Aaron O'Sullivan; Josh Toomey; Brendan O'Dwyer; Colin Doody; Shane O'Brien; Eoghan Burke; Kai Joyce; Shane Clarke; Graham Bourke; Aodh O'Hanluain; Dion Lynch. Subs: Ronan O'Dwyer, Conor Arthur.

Fairview Rangers 1 Mervue United 0

FAIRVIEW Rangers will join Boro in tomorrow’s draw following a good team performance to see off a strong Mervue United XI.

The Galway side came to town confident of taking a big scalp but met a Fairview side with other ideas that came to the fore.

Fairview led 1-0 at the break thanks to Oleg Vysochan’s goal on 25 minutes.

Brian Aherne began the move picking out Darragh Rainsford whose pass to Vysochan was drilled low to the net.

The Blues could have had further goals with Rainsford Jeffery Judge and Jason Cross all going close.

After the restart Rainsford went within a whisker of doubling the lead while at the other end Lewis Waweru was equally close for the visitors.

Lewis Waweru went close again but a fine save by Josh McCarthy secured the win for the ‘View.

It was a superb team performance from the winners with Jake Dillon, particularly impressive.

Fairview Rgs: Josh McCarthy GK; Danny O'Neill; Blake Curran; Jason Cross; Jake Dillon; Jeffery Judge; Shane Carmody; Josh McCarthy; Darragh Rainsford; Oleg Vysochan; Brian Aherne. Subs: Conor Kavanagh; Adam Dore; Cian.

Munster Youth Cup Quarter-Final:

Pike Rovers 3 Killarney Ath 1 (aet)

PIKE Rvs qualified for the semi-finals of the Munster Youth Cup with a thrilling win at home to Killarney Athletic.

Despite having the majority of the possession, the home side fell behind with 20 minutes remaining when the visitors pounced on a defensive mistake to score.

Things looked bleak for the home fans but with virtually the last kick of the game Pike levelled. Aaron Cusack’s free kick wasn’t dealt with in the box and Finn Morrison was on hand to poke the ball home to scenes of wild celebration.

The visitors visibly wilted in extra-time and Pie took control within five minutes of the restart when Morrison picked up the ball 25 yards from goal and his left footed shot curled into the top corner.

Pike got the insurance goal during the second period of extra-time as Shane Finucane broke forward down the left wing cutting in onto his right foot and his shot was saved but Ryan Moloney was on hand to put the ball in the back of the net to send Pike into the last four.

Premier League:

Mungret Reg 1 Pike Rovers 2

PIKE Rvs reduced the gap at the top of the Premier League to five points after a hard earned 2-1 win at Mungret Regional on Sunday morning.

With two games in hand on leaders Fairview Rgs, Pike can leapfrog their rivals if they take full points.

Pike took the lead midway through the first half when Eoin Duff converted from the penalty spot after Scott Kirwan was fouled inside the box.

The Hoops doubled their advantage early in second half when Leon Kirrane played Ben Kennedy through who got to the byline and cut the ball back to Eoin Duff who’s initial shot hit the post but was alert to tap home the rebound.

Mungret pulled one back from a free kick on the edge of the box when Mark Patterson headed the ball back for Kian Barry who guided the ball into the back of the net to set up a tense ending to the game.

The same player was denied a certain goal by a superb save from Gary Neville.

Eoin Duff came close to getting a hat trick as his strike from outside the box struck the crossbar but it was not needed as the Hoops held on for the win.

Mungret Reg: James Roche; Sean O'Sullivan; Aaron Long; Jake Prendergast; Conor Myers; Mark Patterson; Craig Prendergast; Kian Barry; Cian McNicholas; Danny McCarthy; Hamza Selman Celik.

Pike Rovers: Gary Neville, Scott Kirwan, Robbie Williams, Eddie O’Donovan, Seamus O’Carroll, Mike Morrissey, Colin Daly, Dylan Kelly Higgins, Leon Kirrane, Ben Kennedy, Eoin Duff, Subs: Paudie Murphy, Hanrahan, Hanlon.

Geraldines 2 Newport 2

IN A relegation six pointer Geraldines and Newport produced a thrilling encounter that kept spectators rooted in place until the final whistle.

Geraldines took the lead after 10 minutes. A brilliant pass by debut boy Cian Fitzgerald sent Alan Keane free of the Newport defence and he played a ball across goal where Tony Mambuana was on hand to score.

The home side had a couple of great opportunities to increase their lead but Seamus O’Regan in the Newport goal made a couple of fine saves.

Newport got back on level terms after the hour mark when Aaron Coleman delivered a free kick to to the back post where Elliot Slattery was on hand to blast the ball home.

Geraldines’ disappointment was added to seven minutes later when a good run by Cillian O’Shea created the opening for Christy Doyle to fire over the keeper to give Newport the lead.

With the game deep in stoppage time, ‘Dines pulled it out of the bag when Owen Tracey’s shot was handled in the area and Mambuana kept his cool to ensure a share of the spoils.

Geraldines: Jose Zaquieu; Dave Power; John Mullane; Owen Tracey; Scott McEvoy; Jonathan Moran; David Healy Lawlor; Cian Fitzgerald; Conor Keane; Tony Mambuana; Alan Keane. Subs: Shane Dillon, Pat Whelan.

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

Hyde Rgs A 3 Nenagh AFC 4

NENAGH came away with three points on their visit to Hyde Rgs after the sides played out a seven-goal thriller.
Alex Keating put Hyde in front but Nenagh bounced back with scores from Dylan Morrison, Said Ryan and Eoin Coffey to lead 3-1 at the break.

Alex Keating scored hos second and Alex Kiely netted to level the game at 3-3 but the visitors struck the winner when Morrison claimed his second.

Hyde Rgs A: Sam Guerin; Lee Hartigan; Dylan O'Neill; Dylan O'Byrne; Alex Kiely; Richard Benn; Conor Madden; Aaron Hickey; Calum Murphy; Nathan Walsh; Alex Keating. Subs: Eoin Sheldon; Scott Quaide; Dave Thompson; Evan Shine; Dylan Bourke.

Nenagh AFC: Hodgins, McGee, Coffey, Barr, Hayden, Gilmartin, Adam Ryan, Scully, Said Ryan, Mattie O’Gorman, Morrison, Subs- Kelly, Hanniffy, Doris, McCormack.

Round-Up:

THERE were two games in the Lawson Cup on Sunday. Anthony McInerney scored for Murroe while Jeffery Dore netted for Prospect when the sides finished 1-1. Murroe proved more accurate in the penalty shoot-out.

Goals from Seamus Ryan, Shane O'Donoghue and Peter Lane helped Ballylanders to a 3-2 win over Glenview.

In the Premier A, the big game was thew clash of the top two when second placed Corbally Utd hosted Athlunkard Villa and recorded a hugely impressive 4-0 win to leave just four points between the sides at the top of the table.

Sean Connolly, Jack Fitzgerald, Eoghan Carr and Eoghan O'Connell were the winning scorers.

Donal O'Connell scored the only goal as Charleville beat Regional Utd B while Southend won 2-1 at Fairview Rgs B.
Sean Whelan scored for the home side but scores from Dean Hogan and Dwayne Bagnell saw Southend through.

Cathal Downes and Edward Ward were on the mark for Aisling but they went down 3-2 to Kilmallock.

In Division 1A, Star Rvs kept pace with leaders Moyross thanks to a 3-1 win at Holycross. Star Rvs hero was Aaron Nunan with another hat trick.

Mark Ryan and Robert Brock netted for Caherconlish in a 2-2 draw with Parkville for whom Keith Moran and Ethan Hannon replied.

Cappamore and Aisling Annacotty D also ended all square. Mike O'Brien and Jason Lipper scored for their respective sides.
Joe O'Keeffe (2), Ryan Mawdsley and Vinnie Ryan scored for Pallas Utd in their 4-3 win at home to Granville Rgs.

It’s as you were at the top of Division 1B with wins for the top three sides.

Leaders Herbertstown beat Patrickswell 4-1 with scores from Mike Bob Ryan (2), Darragh O'Sullivan and Jake Leamy. Paul O'Brien replied.

Shelbourne hit Mungret Reg for eight through Adam McGlynn (2), Matt DeCourcey (2), Inan Cullen, Conor McGuane, Colm Connolly, Andrew Egan and Adam McGlynn while Croom won 3-0 at home to Lisnagry. Jamie Ryan, Josh Shinnors and Cian Shinnors.

Kilfrush beat Meanus 4-1 thanks to scores from Sean Prenderville, Ronan McGee and Josh Sheehy (2) while Newport B and Nenagh B ended all square. Sean Bonfield and Marcin Kolkowski scored for their respective sides.

A brace of goals from Cian Barrett saw Kilmallock B beat Cappamore B 2-0 to move top of the table in Division 2A.

Craig Downes (2), Dylan Bourke and Jamie McNamara scored for Hyde Rgs in a 4-4 draw with Brazuca while a Conor Duignan goal gave Coonagh the spoils at Castle Rvs.

Luke Hudner and Fionn O'Connor scored for Charleville but goals from Robert Golden and Kyle O'Donovan gave Aisling Annacotty C a share of the points.

Mark O'Grady (2), Graham Power and Conor Byrnes scored for Newtown in a 4-1 win over Mungret Reg D.

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