Limerick District League complete weekend junior soccer round-up

OSCAR TRAYNOR TROPHY:

Mayo District League 1 Limerick District League 2

A BLISTERING start by the Limerick DL set the stage for a memorable semi-final win in the Oscar Traynor Trophy away to Mayo on Sunday afternoon.

John Lysaght’s men were out of the traps like a flash and scored twice in the opening five minutes for what proved an insurmountable lead.

A couple of injuries to key players, Tom Kidd and Joel Coustrain, forced the manager to call up reinforcements and he pulled a masterstroke convincing Kieran O’Connell to come on board.

The Regional captain, fresh from leading his side to a Tuohy Cup win last week, was superb in the middle of the park, opening the scoring within two minutes before having to retire through injury.

Current Irish international Adam Lipper added to his reputation with a masterful performance at the heart of the Limerick defence.

With the spectators still coming through the turnstiles, Limerick grabbed the lead when Tommy Frawley delivered a cross for his Regional team mate O’Connell to calmly control the ball and fire home from ten yards.

Before the home side had time to regroup Limerick added to their tally. A foul on the speedy Leon Daly presented Shane Walsh with a penalty kick which he duly struck with venom into the top right-hand corner.

The home side were back in the tie midway through the opening half when captain, Jordan Loftus took advantage of a defensive slip to score from distance.

As expected, Mayo went all out for an equaliser after the restart but despite having plenty of possession, the Limerick rearguard ably led by Lipper ensure their goalkeeper had only to deal with the routine.

In fact, it was Limerick who went closest to the next goal when Conor Coughlan’s shot struck the crossbar.

Luckily it was not needed as Limerick held on for a memorable win and they will meet the Wexford DL in the final with the venue to be decided by the toss of a coin.

Limerick District: Gary Neville; Tom Frawley; Joey Rushe; Eliah Riordan; Adam Lipper; Ewan O'Brien; Leon Daly; Shane Walsh; Vinny Ryan; Kieran O'Connell; Conor Coughlan. Subs: Adam Foley; Ciaran Jennings; Conor Carew; Dylan Murphy; Seam Madigan; Alex Cuddy; Shane Pearse.

PREMIER LEAGUE:

Geraldines 0 Fairview Rgs 2

Fairview Rgs kept their title charge firmly on track with a hard-earned win over Geraldines at Garryowen on Sunday morning.
The Blues received notice following ‘Dines display in their last outing versus Pike Rvs, so came well prepared for the battle.

A goal in either half by Oleg Vysochan, both created by Darragh Rainsford, secured the win.

With Carew Park having been removed from the league following their second walkover, nearest challengers, Pike Rvs gained three points but Sunday’s result sees Fairview maintain their nine-point advantage at the top of the table.

Rainsford and Vysochan gave notice in the opening minutes of the threat they posed when the latter was denied by a fine save from Dines keeper, Joe Zaquieu.

The keeper could do little to keep out the opening goal midway through the half.

Shane Duggan played the ball wide to Rainsford who cut outside and inside his marker before crossing to the back post where Vysochan was on hand to chest the ball over the line.

Geraldines responded well but just before the break went close to levelling when Tony Mambuana was denied by Josh McCarthy and when the rebound fell to Alan Keane, he was denied by a number of Fairview bodies.

‘Dines continued to press after the break, Keane’s front post header was well saved by McCarthy and shortly after Shane Dillon headed narrowly over the top from Cian Fitzgerald’s free kick.

Fairview’s discomfort was eased midway through the second half.

Shane Dillon played a ball in over the Fairview defence where the inrunning Keane was denied by another McCarthy save and from a quick breakaway, Jeffry Judge played a ball over the ‘Dines defence for Rainsford to race past the defender before pulling the ball across the face of goal from Vysochan to volley home.

As the game petered out, Gbadebo Habideen forced a fine save from Zaquieu and then teed up Duggan for a shot but again the keeper saved.

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

Fairview Rgs: Josh McCarthy GK; Danny O'Neill; Brian Aherne; Jason Cross; Jake Dillon; Shane Duggan; Jeffery Judge; Darragh Rainsford; Oleg Vysochan; Gbadebo Habideen; Cian McNamara. Subs: Adam Dore; Josh McCarthy.

Janesboro 3 Ballynanty Rovers 1

JANESBORO moved into third place in the table with a 3-1 win over Balla at Pearse Stadium.

‘Boro opened the scoring when Brendan O’Dwyer’s free kick was headed home by Shane Clarke.

The ‘Boro striker scored again from a Dion Lynch corner to increase the home side’s lead and also move to the top of the scoring charts with his 21st of the season.

Early in second half Adrian Power’s shot was blocked but the rebound fell Kane Connolly who swiveled and finished from 12 yards to reduce the deficit.

The home side had the final say, again from a set piece when Aodh O'Hanluain’s corner kick was headed across goal by Clarke and Tony Burns opened his ‘Boro account to complete the scoring.

Janesboro: Aaron O'Sullivan; Shane O'Brien; Graham Bourke; Tony Burns; Brendan O'Dwyer; Kai Joyce; Colin Doody; Dion Lynch; Shane Clarke; Aaron Murphy; Conor Artur. Subs: Aodh O'Hanluain; Shane O'Sullivan; Liam O'Sullivan; Cian Arthur; Calum O'Connell.

Ballynanty Rovers: Tommy Holland; Liam Byrnes; Calum Kiely; Cian Lynch; Adam Costello; Gavin Hehir; Jamie Greaves; Eddie Byrnes; Kane Connolly; Jack Horan; Adrian Power. Subs: Sean Byrnes; Daniel Ikoghode; James Fitzgerald.

Hyde Rgs A 1 Mungret Reg 3

MUNGRET Regional made it a double against Hyde when they won 3-1 at Hyde Park on Sunday.

Two goals from Cian McNicholas and one from Kian Barry did the damage. Alex Kiely was on the mark for the home side.
The win moves Mungret into joint third position with Janesboro.

Hyde Rgs A: Eoin Sheldon; Nathan Walsh; Lee Hartigan; Dylan O'Byrne; Alex Kiely; Richard Benn; Calum Murphy; Conor Madden; Alex Keating; Evan Shine; Ben O'Shaughnessy. Subs: Dylan Bourke; Craig Downes; Scott Quaide; Tadhg Doran.

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

ROUND-UP:

IN the Premier A League Athlunkard Villa took another huge step towards promotion to the top flight thanks to a big win over Southend ON Sunday.

Mark McGrath was the tormentor in chief for the winners with a well taken hat trick.

Other scores came from Famara Kassama, Lorcan Feeney, James Frahill, Darragh Peters and Shane Cope.

Caherdavin Celtic kept their hopes alive with a 2-1 win over Prospect Priory. Liam Morris and Cathal O'Connell scored for Celtic.

Kyle Tierney, Mark Hayes and Barry Sheedy were on the mark for Kilmallock at home to Summerville Rvs but goals from Dylan Meehan, Emanuel Alfred, Craig Reddan and Colm Kinehan saw the visitor’s triumph.

In Division 1A, leaders Moyross were too strong for Caherconlish running in four goals through Ger Johnson, Simon McSweeney, Cian Power and Aaron Power.

Star Rvs beat Ballylanders to keep pace. Aaron Nunan, Ryan Guedes and Miguel were the winners scorers.

Murroe slipped up with a 1-1 draw at home to Cappamore.

Liam Quinn scored for the home side, Liam O'Donnell replied for Cappamore.

Keith Moran and Tom Hickey scored for Parkville in a 2-1 win at Granville.

Division 1B leaders Herbertstown had to work hard for a 2-1 win over Kilfrush. Keith O'Connor and Bradley McNamara netted.
Croom Utd and Shelbourne shared the points in a 3-3 draw. AJ Moloney (2) and George Daffy scored for Croom, an own goal, Adam McGlynn and Colm Cassidy netted for Shels.

Goals from Chris Jasterebski (2), Ollie Kenny, Caolan Dignam and Adam Hourigan gave Lisnagry a 5-0 win at Meanus .
Hyde Rgs B beat Division 2A leaders Kilmallock 3-1 thanks to scores from Garret Higgins (2) and Sean Dooley; Sean Lyons replied.

Balla B took full advantage with a 7-2 win at Newtown Rovers. Ger Meehan, and two apiece from Derek Daly, Jamie O'Sullivan and Dara McNamara did the damage.

Goals from Ralph Leonard who scored three), Aodhan Keane, who bagged a brace, and Mark Moylan eased Coonagh past Aisling Annacotty C.

Meanwhile, Brazuca beat Charleville 4-0 with scores from Emanuel Christian, João Pedro, Guilherme Augusto and Samuel Asante.

Division 2B leaders Herbertstown B beat Murroe B 3-0 courtesy of Andrew Kearns, Nick Hayes and Joe Fogarty.

Goals from Tyrone Fitzgerald, Barry Quinn, John Mitchell and an own goal helped Moyross B past Summerville while Lough Derg and Mungret Reg C ended 2-2.

Cian McAuley and Sean Lyons scored for Lough Derg. Stephen Hackett scored twice for Mungret.

Division 3A leaders Fairview Rgs C eased past Newtown Rgs B with scores from Kyle Brogan (3), Cian Donnelly (3), Darren Roche, Evan Madigan and Anthony McNamara.

Dan Egan was on target for Newport C but they went down 2-1 to Athlunkard Villa C with scores from Christian Kerley and Jason McNamara.

Rian McNamara (2) and Pa Finn were on the mark for Holycross in a 3-0 win over Lough Derg.

In the Youth Premier League, leaders Pike Rvs beat Aisling 4-1. Stuart Finucane (2), Scott Connolly and Sean McCallig scored for Pike, Daniel Zwiegela replied.

Sean Meagher (3), Jake Gallagher, Tiernan Kelly, Zak McInerney, George Molloy and Sean Potter scored Fairview Rgs goals in a big win over Nenagh AFC.