Geraldines stay top of the Premier League after draw with Fairview

PREMIER LEAGUE

Geraldines 1

Fairview Rangers 1

The top of the table clash in the Premier League brought the crowds to the Garryowen Green on Sunday and they were treated to an exciting encounter which ended with the points being shared after a 1-1 draw.

Kian Mitchell gave the Dines an early lead which they held until the 78th minute when Conor Kavanagh equalised from a spot kick.

The home side will obviously be a little miffed to not have held on for the three points but the result sees Geraldines lead the way in the table which will ease the disappointment.

Geraldines took the lead after just 13 minutes through Kian Mitchell in spectacular fashion. Mitchell won possession just inside his own half and embarked on a surging run, riding a couple of challenges before playing the ball wide to Conor Keane. Mitchell continued his run, received the return pass and, with the goalkeeper advancing, produced a superb dink over the keeper to the net.

Geraldines were indebted to their keeper Zaquieu on the stroke of half-time. Shane Duggan delivered a corner and Jason Cross rose highest to meet it with a header which appeared destined for the net, only for Zaquieu to produce another superb goal-line save.

Fairview continued to chase an equaliser after the interval. A Jake Dillon free-kick into the Geraldines penalty area saw substitute Darragh Rainsford rise highest, but his volleyed effort flicked over the crossbar.

Rainsford played a clever through ball into the path of the onrushing Shane Duggan who tried to find the far corner with a low effort, but watched agonisingly as the ball rolled just wide.

Fairview eventually got their breakthrough 12 minutes from time. Jake Dillon made a fine run down the right and delivered a superb cross. Shane Duggan rose highest, but his header was blocked and the referee adjudged that the ball had been handled and awarded Fairview a penalty.

Conor Kavanagh stepped up and converted in style, sending Jose Zaquieu the wrong way to bring Fairview level and earn a share of the spoils.

Geraldines: Jose Zaquieu; Dave Power; Aaron Hickey; Aaron Grant; Scott Kirwin; Cian Fitzgerald; James Fitzgerald; Kian Mitchell; Gareth Ronan; Famara Kassama; Conor Keane, Subs: Tony Mambuana; Leon Johnson; Robbie Williams; Ousman Darboe; Muhsin Jelle.

Fairview Rgs: Josh McCarthy GK; Thomas O'Connor; Blake Curran; Jason Cross; Jake Dillon; Conor Kavanagh; Shane Duggan; Adam Dore; Oleg Vysochan; Josh McCarthy; Chad Molloy, Subs: Darragh Rainsford; Ryan Bowden.

Aisling Annacotty 11

Kilmallock 1

Kilmallock had the misfortune to hit on an Aisling Annacotty XI that clicked into form on Saturday evening to overwhelm the visitors.

Two goals inside two minutes from Niko Kozlowski put Aisling in control but Joe Hay struck to reduce the deficit.

It was only a temporary relief as Niko Kozlowski completed his hat trick to make it 3-1. Last season’s top scorer, Adam Foley also completed a first half hat trick with Conor Coughlan also chipping in.

Kilmallock’s woe continued after the restart when Conor Coughlan, Oscar Fitzgerald and Adam Foley completed the rout.

Aisling Annacotty: Stephen McNamara; Jamie Halpin; Adam Costello; Sean O'Haodha; Dylan Casey; Jack Aherne; Niko Kozlowski; Ben Kiely; Adam Foley; Conor Coughlan; Francesco Martini, Subs: Conor Wall; Oscar Fitzgerald; David Moloney.

Kilmallock: J Wormald; Dylan O'Connell; Steven Kiely; Jason Heffernan; Paul Moloney; Paul Doona; Mark Hayes; Alex Burchill; Barry Sheedy; Joe Hay; Jack Barry, Subs: Aidan Walker; C Collins; Ray Kiely.

Pike Rovers 2

Regional Utd 2

Pike Rvs and Regional United played out an exciting tie at the Pike Field on Saturday evening when a last-minute penalty kick from Shane Walsh earned Pike a 2-2 draw to deny the visitors.

Jack O'Donovan put Regional Utd in front after 18 minutes and they held that advantage until the 50th minute when Aaron Haugh picked out Alex Keating for his first goal for the Hoops.

Adam Fitzpatrick struck midway through the second half to restore Regional’s lead and it looked like they would hold out for a memorable win when Walsh dashed their hopes converting from the spot.

Pike Rovers: Sam Casey; Ethan Joyce; Brendan O'Dwyer; Kyle Duhig; Sean Madigan; Shane Walsh; Leon Daly; Aaron Hough; Dylan Murphy; Steven McGann; Alex Keating, Subs: Joe Murphy; Cathal McNamara.

Regional Utd: Cian O'Brien; Tom Frawley; Paudie Murphy; Jack Cross; Jack O'Donovan; Shane Donegan; Filip Mostowy; Adam Fitzpatrick; Eoin Duff; Kieran O'Connell; John Forson, Subs: Joe Lavin; Ryan Gilmartin; Ewan O'Brien; Brian O'Connor.

Janesboro 3

Moyross 1

Janesboro picked up their second win of the season seeing off a dogged Moyross XI by three goals to one.

Moyross have been having a rough start to life in the top flight shipping over 20 goals in their opening four games. They proved a much more cohesive unit at Pearse Stadium despite leaving empty handed but it gives them renewed hope for the weeks ahead.

‘Boro took the lead after ten minutes when Aodh O'Hanluain was provider for Keith Mawdsley to grab his second of the season. A Cian Power penalty kick on the hour mark levelled the game and a surprise looked on the cards.

However, the home side introduced Rubin McCartyhy with fifteen minutes to play and he had an immediate impact. He set up Aodh O'Hanluain to give Boro the lead on 78 minutes and with time running out scored the insurance goal after good work by Lynch.

Janesboro: Guilherme Teixeira; Steven Bradley; Shane O'Brien; Colin Doody; Adam Finn; Graham Bourke; Aodh O'Hanluain; Keith Mawdsley; Josh Toomey; Eric Carr; Dion Lynch, Subs: M Lynch; Kai Joyce; Rubin McCarthy; E Brady.

Moyross: Michael O'Donoghue; Aaron Power; Christian Mubiala; Ben Johnson; Jason Keane; Craig Collopy Duggan; Daniel Ikoghode; Cian Power; Sean Griffin; Leon Fitzgerald; Rian Goggin, Subs: L O'Halloran; Anton Hayes; Kane Troy; E Mullane.

Weekend Roundup

In the Premier A Division, Corbally Utd keep their quest for a quick return to the top flight well on track with a 4-1 win at Prospect Priory.

The result results in Corbally taking a three-point lead at the top of the table. Alan Doherty put Corbally on their way in the opening half but just after the restart Philip Naughton levelled for the home side.

Corbally regained the lead within two minutes through Sean Kiely and the same player added a second with twenty minutes remaining. Tom O'Brien completed the scoring for the leaders.

Newport lost out on the chance of matching Corbally, when they fell 3-1 to Star Rvs. It was a vital win for Star who were without a win in their four opening games.

They were out of the blocks early when Brian Thompson broke the deadlock after ten minutes before Elliot Slattery equalised for Newport midway through the first half.

Brian Thompson tilted the tie back in Star’s favour after the restart and late in the tie Luke Walsh netted the insurance goal.

After a disappointing defeat to Charleville in midweek, Hyde Rgs got back to winning ways with a 2-0 win at Shelbourne.

Evan Shine gave Hyde Rgs the lead after just six minutes. The game was nip and tuck thereafter but late in the tie Zac McInerney scored a second to secure the points for the visitors.

Biggest surprise in this division to date was Herbertstown losing their opening four games. They returned to form on Sunday beating Charleville 5-2 at the county venue.

Aaron O'Connor scored twice for the home side but goals from Tyrique Leamy (2), Bradley McNamara, Oisin O'Grady and David Hannon did the business for ‘Town.

Goals from Eoghan Killian, Eoghan O'Donovan and N McCarthy gave Regional Utd B the spoils in a 3-2 win over Caherdavin Celtic for whom Calum O'Hanlon and S Meagher netted.

Division 2B leaders Newport C had another impressive win beating local rivals Murroe by six goals to one. Christy Doyle bagged a hat trick for the winners. John Ryan scored twice and Sean Reddington also obliged while Alex Long-Considine was on target for Murroe.

Athlunkard Villa B and Prospect Priory B kept their challenge intact when the two sides played out a 1-1 draw. Christian Kerley scored for Villa, Reece Kelly for Prospect.

Goals from Alex Robinson 3, Seamus Stack 2, Martin Wallace 2, Tom Guinane and AJ McDonagh saw Shelbourne ease past Dromore Celtic while Herbertstown B won 3-1 at Holycross B. David Griffin netted for the home side, J McNamara and C Kearns were on the mark for the winners.

Jon Chinuga, R Delgado and Brian Doran were the goalscorers for Summerville Rvs B in a 3-2 win over Corbally Utd C for whom J Tracey and F Carroll replied.

Division 3A leaders Northside maintain their four-point advantage following an impressive 4-1 win at Geraldines. Hero of the hour was PJ Molloy who nabbed four goals for the winners. Leon Daly also scored while R Phillips and R Rooney replied for Dines.

Parkville B retain second spot after a 3-0 win at Knockainey. Jonathan Ryan, Brandon Kelly and Evan Williams. John Heffernan scored for Castle Utd in a 1-1 draw with Moyross C for whom Danny Sheehan netted.

Goals from Shane Byrne 2, C Barry, C Ryan and B Devitt help0ed Caherconlish B to a 5-0 win over Pike Rvs C while Lough Derg edged out Prospect Priory C in a high scoring game.

Craig Blenkinsop scored all three for Prospect while Lough Derg scores came from A Flynn 3, G O'Shaughnessy and Riley Smith Coonan.