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06 Sept 2025

PICTURES: Fairview Rangers and Ballynanty Rovers supporters turn out in force for Open Cup final

Ballynanty Rovers 'B' defeated Fairview Rangers 'C' 4-0 in Open Cup final on Good Friday

BALLYNANTY ROVERS 'B' defeated Fairview Rangers 'C' 4-0 in Open Cup final on Good Friday. 

Two early goals from set pieces set Ballynanty Rovers in the driving seat and try as they might Fairview Rangers could not find a way through a rock-solid defence.

A determined run by Jamie O’Sullivan saw him denied at the front post by Fairview Rangers goalkeeper Anthony McCarthy and from the resultant corner kick, Eddie Radcliffe headed home from Deerk Daly’s delivery.

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Minutes later Daly was again provider when his free kick into the box saw Ryan Earls send a looping header over the keeper into the net.

Lee Boyle’s long throw saw Kevin Nolan hold off two defenders before a swivel and shot left the keeper wrong footed and Balla led 3-0. 

Balla' saved the best for last when the industrious Wesley Mulqueen won possession in midfield. He played it wide to Nolan and continued his run into the area to meet a wonderful return ball to head home from six yards.  

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