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A DYLAN Murphy goal with five minutes remaining was all that separated the sides in this dour affair at the Pike Field on Sunday.
The wind played havoc with proceedings meaning chances were at a premium.
Dylan Murphy went closest in the opening half when his effort rebounded off the crossbar.
When it looked as if Villa had earned a point, John Keogh’s pass was blocked by Brendan O’Dwyer whose clearance turned into an inch perfect pass with the aid of the wind that set Murphy free and he showed great strength and composure to outmuscle his marker and then slot the ball beyond Power in goals.
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Pike Rovers: Gary Neville; Ethan Joyce; Eddie O'Donovan; Robbie Williams; Brendan O'Dwyer; Daniel Cullen; Kyle Duhig; Dylan Murphy; Steven McGann; Aaron Hough; Aaron Murphy. Subs: Joe Murphy; Conail Stapleton; Lee McGuire; Jack Croke; Bryan Mambouana; Jack Meaney.
Athlunkard Villa: Robert Power; Sean Markham; Donie Curtin; Diarmuid Grimes; Ben Dillon; Shane Cope; Cillian Scully; Lorcan Feeney; TJ McDonnell; John Keogh; Famara Kassama. Subs: Cormac Noonan; Darragh Peters; James Frahill; Danny Taylor; P Taylor.
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