Limerick District League weekend junior soccer round-up

OSCAR TRAYNOR TROPHY:

Kerry District League 1 Limerick District League 1

LIMERICK District League made an early exit from the Oscar Traynor Trophy after playing out a 1-1 draw with the Kerry District League on Saturday evening.

Despite finishing the campaign unbeaten, John Lysaght and Paul Danaher’s side went out on goal difference, the Kerrymen beat Clare 3-1 while Limerick won 2-1 against the same opposition.

Kerry’s reward is a play off with the Waterford DL for the Munster title with the winner going on in the competition proper.
It was a harsh lesson for the youngest representative side Limerick DL have fielded in years but the experience will no doubt benefit these players for the coming campaigns.

Limerick were dealt a blow earlier with the withdrawal of Shane Duggan due to injury.

The Fairview player was the man of the match in the opening game versus Clare and his experience was lost. Another blow came when Limerick’s other ‘elder statesman’ Kieran O’Connell hobbled out of the action after 20 minutes which did not help the cause.

It was a tentative start for both sides with defences intent on making no early mistakes.
Limerick were first to threaten an opener when on 16 minutes Colm Walsh O’Loughlin gathered on the left and pulled the ball back for O’Connell whose first-time shot was inches wide of the mark.

The Regional supremo hobbled out of the action five minutes later with an ankle injury which will have his club sweating as they face some big FAI and MFA games in the coming month.

The home side showed they also possessed a threat midway through the opening half when Adam Ward picked out Tupimir Vrlsicak who let fly from 15 yards, but Limerick keeper Josh McCarthy produced a fine save to keep the game scoreless.

After the restart, Limerick were again first out of the traps as Danny O’Neill put Walsh O’Loughlin away on the left and his delivery to the back post was met by Adam Lipper who headed just off target.

Limerick took the lead after 63 minutes. Lipper picked out Walsh O’Loughlin and he cut inside his marker before being pulled down at the edge of the box. The Pike wide man took the free kick himself and scored a beauty into the top corner.
The visitors were still celebrating the opener when Kerry struck back 90 seconds later.

Cian Doe struck a shot from 25 yards into the bottom corner to tie the game.
With Limerick needing to win the game to progress they threw caution to the wind.

With ten minutes remaining Lipper again went within a whisker with a back post effort that sailed agonisingly over the top.
Limerick had a great chance to record the win when Eduardo Almeida cleared to Cian McNamara who played James Fitzgerald in on goal. To typify Limerick’s luck on the night, a cruel bobble just as the Balla man let fly, saw the ball fly over the top.

Disappointment in the end but Limerick gave it a good go and will have learned valuable experience. Colm Walsh O’Loughlin was Limerick’s star on the night with Almeida, Lipper and Fitzgerald also catching the eye.

Limerick DL: Josh McCarthy (Fairview Rgs), Jake Dillion (Fairview Rgs), Danny O’Neill (Pike Rvs), Eduardo Almeida (Regional Utd), Adam Lipper (Pike Rvs), Kieran O’Connell (Regional Utd), James Fitzgerald (Ballynanty Rvs), Kyle Duhig (Pike Rvs), Adam Foley (Aisling), Cian McNamara (Fairview Rgs), Colm Walsh O’Loughlin (Pike Rvs). Subs: Shane Carmody (Regional Utd), Brian O Connor (Regional Utd), Finn Clancy (Regional Utd), Cian Fitzgerald (Ballynanty Rvs), Richkov Boevi (Aisling), Sean Madigan (Pike Rvs), Joey Rushe (Regional Utd).

LDL PREMIER LEAGUE:

Coonagh United 4 Charleville 2

THE epitome of a relegation ‘six pointer’ took place in Coonagh on Sunday morning when the hosts welcomed Charleville and after an exciting tussle secured three priceless points.

Sitting at the foot of the table, Coonagh could not afford to lose to the second from bottom Charleville and had the perfect start when Ger Myles’ opportunistic effort from 25 yards caught the Chris Kenny unawares in the Charleville goal and despite getting a hand to the shot was unable to keep it out.

Coonagh’s smile was wiped away three minutes later when the visitors were awarded a spot kick. However, a superb save by Josh Sheehan denied the lively Jack O’Callaghan an equaliser.

Coonagh made the escape count when they doubled their lead after 15 minutes. Five simultaneous corner kicks ended with Joey Sheehan heading in Sean Hartney’s delivery.

In the 41st minute, a speculative ball from Luke Doherty from inside his half saw Andrew Leyden break clear and he carried the ball 15 yards into the box and a smart finish into the corner to make it 3-0.

Straight from the kick-off, Charleville showed they were not done as O’Callaghan reduced the deficit by half time.
When the visitors made it a one goal game on 54 minutes courtesy of Sean McCormack the game was back in the melting pot.

With Charleville pushing for an equaliser Coonagh withheld the pressure and in the dying minutes good work by Ger Myles presented the chance for Oussama Sadoudi to secure the win for the home side.

Coonagh Utd: Josh Sheehan; Luke Doherty; Colm Kenny; Christian Mubiala; Joey Sheehan; Ronan Ryan; Salah Saad; Darragh Peters; Ger Myles; Sean Hartney; Andrew Leydon, Subs: Ossama Saddudi; Bryan Murray; Ronan Lynch.

Charleville: Chris Kenny; Frank Herr; Joey Herbert; James Horgan; Josh Hudner; Joe Kavanagh; Sean McCormack; Mark Kavanagh; Aaron Moffat; Jack Callaghan; Colin Quaid, Subs: Eoin O'Connor.

PREMIER A LEAGUE:

Janesboro 2 Summerville Rvs 0

PREMIER A League leader Janesboro kept their title charge firmly on course with a good 2-0 win over a stubborn Summerville XI.

Ronan O'Dwyer put ‘Boro in front when his inswinging corner travelled directly to the net.
The insurance goal eight minutes from time came from Paudie Walsh when he tapped home from Eoghan Burke’s free kick.

Hyde Rgs A 5 Kilmallock 1

HYDE Rgs bounced back well from their FAI exit last weekend to record a superb 5-1 win over fellow promotion hopefuls Kilmallock.

Hyde Rgs led 3-0 before Mark Hayes pulled one back for Kilmallock.
The home side tacked on another brace thereafter. Ben Kennedy and Calum Murphy scored two apiece for the winners with Dylan O'Neill also betting in on the act.

Murroe 1 Corbally Utd 3

MURROE are still awaiting their first win of the season after suffering defeat at home to Corbally Utd on Sunday.
Two goals from Jack Fitzgerald brings his tally for the season to twelve. Adrian Finnin’s goal completed the scoring for the winners.

ROUND-UP

DIVISION 1A is turning into a thrilling contest. One point separates the top four while Pallasgreen and Holycross should they win their game in hand are also right into the mix.

Southend joined Regional in top place with a 4-1 win over Granville Rgs. A goal from Willie Casey and a hat trick from Jamie Hogan did the damage while Zak Sheehan replied for Granville.

Regional gave up their outright lead when the fell 3-2 to Star Rvs. Jeff Mannion and Dave Burke were on the mark for Regional but goals from Emmet Hehir, Frank Hogan and Alex Purcell sealed the points for Rovers to leave them just a point behind the top two.

Ballylanders stay level with Cappamore after a 3-2 win over Cappamore. Eamon O'Sullivan, Rob McLoughlin and Shane Hennessy scored for the winners.

Paudie Wixted and Dave Corbett netted for Caherconlish in a 2-1 win over Holycross for whom Danile Walker replied.
In Division 1B Glenview Rvs posted their first win of the season in a 3-2 game with Wembley Rvs. Sean Keane (2) and Colm Cassidy scored the winning goals.

Kuba Cieloch and Ray Harrison scored for Mungret Reg in a 2-1 win over Newport B for whom Jamie Kavanagh replied.
Diarmuid Fitzpatrick and Kieran O'Brien netted for Nenagh in a 2-2 draw with Corbally Utd B whose scores came via Rob Clancy and an own goal.

With Division 2A leaders Shelbourne not in action, Herbertstown and Pike Rvs closed the gap to one point following wins over Mungret and Aisling respectively.

David Hannon, Tyrique Leamy, Kevin Meade, Oisin O'Grady and Mike Bob Ryan scored in a big win for ‘Town while Pike’s scores came from Pat Keane (2) and Ray Massey in a 3-1 win. Eoin Dignam replied for Aisling.

Croom Utd keep their hopes alive thanks to a 3-0 win over Kilmallock B. Tom O'Shea, Josh Shinnors and Jamie Greaves were on the mark while Coonagh Utd B scored four against Hyde Rgs B through Ralph Leonard, Conor Richardson, Darragh Cunningham and Sam Egan.

In Division 3A, Geraldines maintained their five-point advantage at the top of the table with a big win over Shelbourne B.
Shane Waters, Kenneth Nealon, Alan Keane, David Considine and Thomas Lyons shared the winning goals. Scott Connolly netted for Shels.

Moyross are keeping tabs following their 6-0 win over Drmore. Antine Hayes scored three, Kane Troy hit a double and Antone Stanners also scored for the winners.

Caledonians lead the way in Division 3B but Hill Celtic are just a point behind following a 3-1 win over Lough Derg.
Peter O’Brien, Lee Reddan and Darren Molloy scored the winning goals. Cian McAuley replied.

In Youth football, Pike Rvs joined Aisling at the top of the table following a 6-1 win over Murroe.
Shane Franklin scored three while Dara McNamara, Jake Kiely and Luke Keating also obliged for the winners.

In Division Two, Caledonians defeated Holycross 2-0 thanks to scores from Wesley Mulqueen and Josh Kiely.
Corbally took advantage of the leaders slip by closing the gap thanks to a 6-1 win at Geraldines.

Adam Malone scored for the home side but goals from Ben McNamara (3), Dara Carey, Kieran English and Darragh Newman took the spoils.