Division 2 Youth Cup 1st round
Mullinahone 5-3 Cullen Lattin
The first half got off to a slow start, with both teams struggling to create chances. With conditions tough on the day, it was hard to determine who had more control of the opening minutes. In the 25th minute of the game, Cullen took the lead through Darragh Moloney, calmly converted a chance in the six yard box after Mullinahone failed to clear the ball after an excellent save from their goalkeeper. Mullinahone responded ten minutes before the half-time break through a long-range free kick from Tom Lee that found the back of the net.
Half Time : 1-1
Mullinahone started the second half well with a flurry of goals in the first twenty minutes, with Jack Ryan bagging two, by running at defenders and being clinical when given the chances. Sean Fitzgerald added the fourth in the 65th minute with an excellent half volley, which left the Cullen keeper with no chance.
Cullen showed great resilience and determination as they battled back to 4-2 with their second goal coming from an excellent strike from distance by Javier Serrano.
Cullen then drove on to get a third through a great counter attack, which was cooly finished off once again by Javier Serrano.
Mullinahone woke up once again and Alvaro added a fifth goal in injury time.
Cahir Park 2-3 St Michael’s
Played in poor conditions at Duneske on Saturday, Cahir took the lead on 15 minutes with some great individual skill from Lorcan Butler. On 30 minutes St Michael’s were awarded a free on the edge of the box which was dispatched straight to the back of the net. Just before half time Lorcan Butler put a through ball in for John O’Regan to slot past the advancing keeper. The second half was tough going with the pitch cutting up with both sides having goal chances. With four minutes to go it looked like Cahir were going to hang on but it was Saints with two late goals who took the lead. Cahir had one last effort to level but the Saints keeper saved the day.
Galbally Utd 6-5 (AET) Cashel Town
In a game with goals galore, Galbally Utd eventually came out on top after extra time. Killian Peters opened the scoring for the home side after 12 minutes before Tiernan Ryan doubled Galbally’s lead in the 25th minute.
Tommy O’Connor pulled one back for Cashel but just five minutes later Aaron Flynn restored Galbally’s two-goal advantage.
However, Cahel were not in the mood to give up easily and a brace from Tom Hanrahan had the sides level at 3-3.
Again Galbally replied and just on half-time they went back in front when Billy Ryan got their fourth of the day.
The spectators then had to wait 15 minutes for another goal but it duly arrived when Evan Ryan levelled matters once more. A goal apiece for Cormac Ryan and Eoin Rice made the scoreline 5-5 and despite chances at both ends the game ended all square.
With the game deep into extra time, Callum Compton was fouled just outside the box and up stepped Anthony Murphy who fired home to win a pulsating cup tie for Galbally.
Shanbally 2-1 SC&K Utd
This cup tie was played in wet and windy conditions. The pitch was very heavy and it didn’t help either team that like to play fast flowing football. Shanbally settled better and were unlucky not to score before they did. From defending a corner Shanbally broke quickly with Ruairí Ó Callaghan winning a brave header, the ball broke to Keelen Williams who turned his man and headed for goal. He slipped Conor English in and Conor cooly placed his shot in the corner. Both sides tried to create chances after that but both defences were on top and the home side went to the break a goal up.
Shanbally started the second half on the front foot and battled hard to win possession as the pitch conditions got worse. On 20 minutes they were two up. Jack Sullivan won the ball in the middle of the field, he then played a lovely pass to Ruairí O’Callaghan who squared the ball to Conor English and he made it two nil. SC&K came back into the game and forced corners and frees and had the home defence under pressure. With less than 10 minutes left SC&K won a penalty and Gus Nolan scored. However, Shanbally saw out the remaining minutes and won 2-1
Sunday February 2
FAI Junior Cup
St Michael’s 3-0 Black Forge
St Michael’s did enough to reach the last 16 of the FAI Junior Cup beating Black Forge at a well-attended Cooke Park which cut up badly after the overnight rain. Before the game there was a well observed minutes silence for Jimmy Cuneen, Eddie Tuohy and Marguerite O’Halloran. Black Forge started well with Mihalcut showing up well on the left wing and with long balls for centre forward Cowzer.
Saints had a few half chances but the best chance of the opening 12 minutes came when Cowzer advanced from the left wing but shot early and pulled the ball wide of Kuba Beban’s near post. Ed O’Dwyer went on a strong run on 14 minutes from the left channel where he was gaining success but his shot was saved by Coyne. Saints were looking dangerous from set pieces and got first blood on 18 minutes after Ed O’Dwyer was fouled on the left and from Russell Quirke’s delivery, DJ Cremins forced the ball home from close range. Kuba Beben was on hand on 23 minutes to cut out a dangerous cross from Campbell on the right. Shane Ryan went close on 40 minutes after being played in by Ed O’Dwyer.
Saints then went 2-0 ahead on 41 minutes when Ed O’Dwyer’s pass found David Slattery whose left foot shot found the net past Coyne. The Black Forge manager received a red card for verbals to referee Paddy Keane but Saints went in at half time two goals to the good after six minutes of stoppage time at Cooke Park.
A long ball from defence saw Ed O’Dwyer make inroads on 53 minutes down the left but on entering the area, pulled his shot wide of the far post .Black Forge had periods of possession but shots from distance didn’t trouble Kuba Beben. Shane Ryan did well to head out a cross for a corner on 57 minutes but the flag was raised for offside. Centre forward Cowzer cut in from the wing on the hour but his shot was easily dealt with by Kuba Beben. Saints had a good chance on 63 minutes when Ed O’Dwyer broke and played in David Slattery who had two stabs but failed to beat Coyne. Black Forge brought in four subs to try and retrieve the game. Joey Mulcahy got in on goal but saw his effort saved by Coyne. Substitute Massey turned well but shot tamely at Beben. Saints brought in Jimmy Carr, Philip Drohan and Niall Hallisey. David Slattery saw his effort cleared off the line on 68 minutes after a short corner between Jimmy Carr and Colin Bargary. It was 3-0 on 81 minutes when Philip Drohan found Ed O’Dwyer who was taken down by Coyne and Jimmy Carr despatched the penalty. Both Colin Bargary and Jimmy Carr went close late on and keeper Coyne received a red card. The final whistle saw Saints advance to a last 16 home tie with Ballyheane from Mayo.
Munster Junior Cup
Peake Villa 1-0 Tramore
Despite the rain overnight, conditions for this eagerly awaited Cup tie were good.
Both teams came out of the blocks quick in what was a frantic first 10 minutes.
Villa took the lead in the 18th minute when Pippy Carroll played a great ball over the top to Ronan McGuire, who lobbed the keeper from 20 yards to score and put the home side ahead 1-0.
Villa were on top midway through the half and were unlucky not to go two up when a great cross from Dale Loughnane found Darragh Byrne at the back post and his header came back off the upright and was cleared.
In the 41st minute, Darragh Byrne was found in space again, but his shot went over the bar. Villa’s defence had a great first half limiting Tramore to just a few shots from distance. The second half saw Tramore come out with purpose, but Veteran Alan Leahy and Evan McCormack were having fine games in Villa’s defence.
Tramore was awarded a free kick in the 67th minute, Dara O’ Brien’s effort came off the upright and was cleared.
Villa were getting some joy on the break and Dale Loughnane again put in a great cross but Ronan Mcguire’s effort went over the bar.
It was end to end in the last 15 minutes and Tramore came close to an equaliser in the 76th minute when Sam Shepard’s header went just wide of the post.
Pippy Carroll had a free kick well saved in the 80th minute by Gavin Buckley in the Tramore goal.
Tramore threw everything at villa in the last 10 minutes but the home side held out for the win.
A cracking cup tie that had a bit of everything.
Villa will be delighted to be in the hat for the quarter finals in what has been a stop start season so far with a lot of games being called off.
Best for Villa were Dale Loughnane, Alan Leahy, Kian Mitchell, Evan McCormack and Michael Quilnan.
Munster Junior Shield 5th round
Shannon Hibs 3-4 Clonmel Celtic
Clonmel Celtic advanced to the Munster Shield Quarter Final after an exciting win in a seven-goal thriller in Shannon. It looked like it would be a long trip in vain as the home side got off to a flyer and goals from Ogie Harrington and Darren Lindsay had Shannon Hibernians 2-0 up after 15 minutes with two well worked breaks down the right. Celtic settled and on 30 minutes grabbed one back when Rhys Lonergan poked home from a corner.
At this stage Celtic had a couple more chances but for the Shannon keeper could have been level. Just before half time Shannon extended their lead to 3-1 when Ogie Harrington finished a fine effort from the edge of the box to leave Shannon Hibs 3-1 to the good at the break. Celtic came fast out of the blocks in the second half and on 50 minutes Jack Lawlor scored to make it 3-2. On the hour mark Celtic were level with a great finish from Kyle Kennedy. Sensing the win, Celtic made some changes and it was substitute Luke Hannigan who got the winner when a well worked move down the left saw Jack Aylward break free and squared to Luke Hannigan who fired home to the delight of travelling Celtic team and supporters.
Premier League
Two Mile Borris 6-0 Bansha Celtic
Borris had a good win against Bansha Celtic in Newhill Park to consolidate third spot in the league and also move to within three points of the top. After a heavy nights rain the pitch was soft but playable. Borris were on top from the start and came close a few times before Urban Nolan fired a great 25 yard shot to the roof of the Bansha net on 15 minutes. Borris kept the pressure on and went 2 up when Christy Bourke headed home from 10 yards. Jake Jordan made it 3 nil from the penalty spot to put Borris into a commanding half time lead. The second half went much the same way with Borris on top and Christy Bourke with his second made it 4 on the hour mark and Stuart Hanrahan added the 5th 10 minutes later. Jake Jordan made it 6 with five minutes to go with a great run through the centre of the Bansha defence before slotting home.
Cahir Park 3-1 Cashel Town
Cahir Park welcomed Cahel Town in this Premier League tie.The away team started the brighter pushing the home team back in the first five minutes without creating anything of note .Cahir Park grew into the game and took the lead on 12 minutes when Will Dunne headed home a free kick at the near post.Cahir Park took control and missed a number of chances to extend their lead. These misses would prove costly in the 40th minute when Ger Browne equalised after a great solo run. Cahir responded well and on 43 minutes took the lead when William O’Dwyer found the net from 25 yards.
The second half started with Cahir Park on top but again missed chances to add to their lead.
On the hour mark Cahir were reduced to ten men when Christopher Higgins was shown a red card
Cahir dealt with this loss well and controlled long periods and deservedly made it 3 -1 in the 75th minute when Sami Lakoseen found the net from a free kick.
Clonmel Town 3-0 Clonmel Celtic
Clonmel Town came out on top in the Clonmel derby against Celtic at the Dr Pat O’Callaghan Sports Complex. In a very even game, the deadlock was eventually broken when Jake French Davis was upended in the Celtic box and Ian Clery dispatched the resulting penalty. A lead Town took to the break.
Clonmel Town always looked dangerous from set-pieces and added a second when Ryan Lambe’s pin-point cross from a dead ball close to the sideline was headed home by the towering Lekan Oki.
Celtic tried to respond but despite some good spells of possession, they were unable to test Kian Quinn in the Town goal.
In the 80th minute, Town won another free kick and Lambe’s delivery again caused problems. Jack Kennedy and Fabian Kerton competed for the cross and as Celtic defenders waited for the ball to drop, Michael O’Sullivan rose highest to power the ball into the net. A deserved victory for Town who now sit in fourth place in the league table.
Paddy Purtill Cup 1st round
Two Mile Borris 0-4 Galbally Utd
Borris Bs hosted Galbally in the Paddy Purtill Cup and came out the wrong side of a 4-0 defeat to exit the cup early. Borris fielding a very youthful side could not be faulted for effort but were second best on the day to a very strong Galbally side who will look to challenge on all fronts.
St Nicholas 0-4 Ballingarry
Tough conditions in Solohead which made for a sluggish opening half. Jason Sutton had a shot well saved by the Ballingarry keeper on 13 minutes and Bradley McNabb pulled off a couple of excellent saves in the half but there was nothing between the two teams in the first half of the game.
Both teams made some changes early in the second half and the game opened up a bit . Ballingarry went 1 up on 54 minutes when a shot from Ian Ivors deceived McNabb in goal and looped over his head into the top corner of the net. Just as St Nicholas were starting to get on top, Ballingarry went 2-0 up completely against the run of play, when a great through ball from Owen Bourke split the St Nicholas defence and Keith Cleare finished well to the bottom corner of the net.
St Nicholas never recovered from that second goal and conceded again on 83 minutes when Cleere scored again from a cross from Eoghan Pollard .
Right at the death St Nicholas conceded a penalty and up stepped Cleere to score and complete his hat-trick.