Munster Youth Cup 1st Round Saturday 12-10-24
Kilsheelan Utd 1-4 Cahir Park
Kilsheelan hosted Cahir Park AFC in the Munster Youths Cup first round, as the visitors secured their place in the next round. A bright start to the game saw chances for both sides, and Kilshelan took the lead midway through the first half, when a dangerous Sean Hughes corner was bundled over the line to give them a 1-0 lead. Cahir pulled level 10 minutes later when their midfielder fired a free kick passed Alec Knightly, who was excellent all afternoon in goal. Despite chances for both sides, the score remained 1-1 until half time. Kilsheelan started the second half strongly and Kieran Fanning had an effort well saved by the Cahir keeper. The home side worked hard to keep Cahir at bay, with some excellent defending from Colin Roche and Preston Vickers in particular, whilst Sean Hughes, Tristan O Connor and Darren Kirwan kept Cahir honest at the back. Cahir eventually made the breakthrough with 20 minutes to play with a well taken effort from just outside the box and added two further goals in the next ten minutes to take a commanding lead. Kilsheelan never stopped pushing, and hit the woodwork twice through Shane Madigan, however Cahir saw out the game for a 4-1 win.
Clonmel Town 0-6 Two Mile Borris
Two Mile Borris responded to last week’s surprise defeat to Clonmel Town when they advanced to the next round of the Munster Youths Cup in commanding style. Charlie Walsh and Luke Lacy scored two each with Tristan Troy and Ben Allen adding their names to the scoresheet. Town started well and had a glorious chance, but it was Borris who hit the front when Allen finished well. Town worked hard and should have levelled but again were punished when Borris made it two nil from the penalty spot. Borris took control after that adding to their two goals through Walsh, Lacy and Troy to put them in the driving seat. Further goals from Walsh and Lacy ensured their passage to the next round.
Youths Division 2 Saturday 12-10-24
Cahir Park 2-0 Shanbally
This game was played on a lovely sunny afternoon on a beautiful Cahir Park pitch. Cahir had the best opening chances hitting the post early and were then awarded a penalty after a long through ball saw David Halpin one-on-one with the keeper and was then taken down in the box. David Halpin stepped up and scored the penalty to put Cahir ahead. The second half saw Shanbally creating more chances but when a lovely pass from Donagh Keating saw David Halpin beating the offside trap Cahir doubled their lead. Cahir withheld the Shanbally pressure for the rest of the game to keep a clean sheet and pick up all three points.
Sunday the 13th October 2024 FAI Junior Cup Round 2
Oldbridge 5-1 Bansha Celtic
Old Bridge advanced to the next round after beating Premier League opponents Bansha Celtic 5-1. The home side took the lead after just two minutes when Connie Power controlled a cross from Simon O’Donnell and finished to the net. They doubled their lead after 14 minutes when Alex Greene set up Kieran Dowling at the back post. Bansha Celtic halved the deficit after 21 minutes through Kevin Mullins from the penalty spot. Old bridge restored their two-goal lead when Alex Greene fired to the net in the 24th minute. The Bridge now on top, kept pushing forward and Connie Power scored his second of the game from the penalty spot on the hour mark after Simon O’Donnell was taken down in the penalty area. Jack Fahey scored the Old Bridge 5th goal in the 68th after a mix up in the Bansha defence.
Rearcross (North Tipp) 3-3 (3-2 PENS) Clonmel Celtic
An unhelpful fixture schedule wasn’t the ideal preparation for Clonmel Celtic’s tricky 2nd Round FAI Junior Cup tie in Rearcross. Celtic didn’t have a fixture in nearly a month as they took the field in a scenic Rearcross. The pitch was perfect and the facilities a credit to the home side. Celtic started the game relatively well with the home side content to sit back and leave Celtic have possession in the early stages. Celtic had the first attempt on goal when David Morrissey headed a Peter O’Dowd free kick over the bar on 10 minutes. Despite Celtic’s bright start it was Rearcross who nearly opened the scoring on 11 minutes when Darragh O’Siochru took advantage of a defensive error, but his looped effort hopped onto the crossbar and Celtic cleared. Celtic hit the front on 21 minutes when Cian O’Sullivan headed home from Peter O’Dowd’s corner. Celtic were on top at this stage with David Morrissey and Julian Kerton both coming close to adding a second. The second goal did arrive on 28 minutes when Cillian O’Brien did well to create space and then fired a fine effort to the bottom corner. Fabian Kerton produced a fine save to deny Philly Deegan on 42 minutes as Rearcross looked for a way back into the game before the break. Celtic nearly put the game to bed on 51 minutes but David Morrissey was denied by a good save from Cathal Kennedy. Rearcross came more into the game as the second half progressed and were given a shot in the arm when Paul Nolan fired home from close range on 64 minutes when Celtic failed to clear a free kick. With renewed confidence Rearcross began to ask more questions of a tiring Celtic defence. On 71 minutes Celtic looked to have made the game safe when they restored their 2-goal lead. Good work from David Morrissey on the right and his cross found Jack Purcell who laid the ball off to Ayo Williams who squeezed his effort home. That really should have been it but in fairness to Rearcross they threw everything at Celtic and really went for it in the latter stages. On 81 minutes Celtic lost possession and from a quick break Michael O’Gorman fired across Fabian Kerton to make it 3-2. Before Celtic had a chance to recover, they were hit again. A break down the right by Paul Nolan and his inch perfect cross was headed to the net by Tadgh O’Siochru to make it 3-3 and bring the game to extra time. Celtic’s cause wasn’t helped when they lost Cian O’Sullivan to a second yellow in extra time. They still had the two best chances to win the game in extra time with Darren Sweeney just firing over and John O’Connor crashing a header against the bar. The game then went to penalties with Rearcross edging through 3-2. A very disappointing afternoon for Celtic who let a two-goal lead slip on two occasions.
Arra Rovers (North Tipp) 2-4 Galbally Utd
Galbally United came from two goals down to advance in brilliant fashion away to Arra Rovers. An away victory looked unlikely when Ger Quinlan missed a great opportunity from the penalty spot before Callan Cottrell gave Arra the lead. Jack Moloney doubled the home side’s advantage just before half time as Galbally struggled to get into the game. However, Peter Morrissey gave them hope in the 53rd minute when he headed home a corner kick and then Mike Donovan levelled five minutes later. Quinlan then made amends for his penalty miss to fire Galbally in front before Donovan got his second of the day. Arra Rovers responded well and dominated the final 15 minutes, but Ricky Slattery made some great saves to keep them out.
Clonmel Town 1-2 Cahir Park
Clonmel Town will feel unlucky to have at least not taken this game to extra time but just like their FAI Junior Cup exit three weeks ago, it was another hard luck story that is becoming an all too regular occurrence. Despite starting well and creating the best chances, Town fell behind when Cahir were awarded a penalty that was brilliantly dispatched by the experienced John O’Brien. Cahir took over after that and enjoyed some long spells of possession. It looked like Town might survive the half just one goal down but Danny O’Brien pounced to double Cahir’s lead before the break. The Town management made some changes for the second half and they were right back in the game when Stephen Kelly halved the deficit from a corner kick. Town thought they had levelled when Lekan Oki found space but his effort failed to find the net. Try as they might, Town couldn’t force an equaliser and Cahir advanced to the relief of their travelling support.
Two Mile Borris 4-0 Clodiagh Rangers (North Tipp)
Daniel Rafter continued his fine run of form when he fired Borris in front after just two minutes. He thought he had scored a minute earlier but his strike came back off the post. Despite dominating the half, Borris were very nearly back on level terms when Clodiagh missed a great chance and had a goal ruled out through a tight offside call. However, Borris settled in the second half and goals from Jamie Lee (2), Jason Kelly ensured their safe passage to the next round.
Cullen Lattin 2-1 Killavilla (North Tipp)
Killavilla started fast and strong and looked more likely to score in the opening 10 minutes, but Cullen soon settled into the game and found their feet and started getting the better chances. Josh Flannery should have put Cullen up when he was one-on-one with the Killavilla keeper but was denied with a good save. The home side kept pushing and were winning the battle in midfield and in a great passage of play turned over the ball and Tony O’Neil played Max Reardon through on goal who put it away to the right of the keeper to give Cullen the lead. Killavilla got a few corners from good pressing and were creating chances but Cullen keeper Darren Hueston was in good form and came to collect corner after corner. Cullen got their second before half time when Tony O’Neil found himself free in front of goal and sent the keeper the wrong way with a left foot shot. Killavilla came out in the second half with great intensity and forced Cullen onto the backfoot for the majority of the half. Cullen did get a few chances through Fiachra O’Grady, Tony O’Neil and Max Reardon but Killavilla captain Michael Ryan halved the deficit when he tapped home. Despite applying all the pressure, Killavilla couldn’t find an equaliser as time ran out.
Sunday the 13th October 2024 Division 1
Tipperary Town 2-0 Wilderness
Tipp town started the brightest when Olek Ivanov found Vinny Godfrey who hit the post inside a minute. Michael Frawley then hit a pinpoint free to Liam Murphy who missed the target from close range. Wildies settled then and started to dominate possession but never tested Eric Higgins. Godfrey then found Ivanov with a long ball who touched it past the keeper, but the ball was cleared off the line. The two forwards reversed roles for the opener and Godfrey on the second attempt scored on 35 minutes. Two mins later it was two nil when Ivanov scored from the spot. Just before half time Graham Kelly curled a ball just past the post with Higgins rooted to the spot. The second half was open with Tipp going close to a third on a few occasions. Wildies threw the kitchen sink at the Tipp goalmouth, Liam Murphy cleared off the line before Ashley Keane just missed the target from a corner. Tipp, always dangerous on the break, missed two guilt-edge chances late on, first Tony Byrnes somehow missed, then on the stroke of full time Kevin Browne found Godfrey who rattled the crossbar with the last kick of the game.
Two Mile Borris (B) 1-1 Peake Villa (B)
Borris had to settle for a share of the spoils in a very evenly contested game. Borris had much the better of the first half, but villa battled back and were the better team in the second half. Donncha Troy put Borris in front after 3- minutes but the home side couldn’t get the second their play deserved. Adam Garrett equalised in the 65th minute as Villa started to get on top but the game finished one all, a draw that both sides deserved.
Sunday the 13th October 2024 Division 2
St Nicholas 1-3 Kilsheelan Utd
Kilsheelan started this game brightly and opened the scoring after five minutes when Nathan Dolan scored with a header from a corner. St Nicholas grew into the game and were unlucky when a fine shot from Tom Flynn came back off the crossbar. Both keepers did well to keep it at 1 nil until the 41st minute when Ben Smith made it two nil to Kilsheelan. And just before halftime the game was put to when Shane Garland capitalised on a defensive error to make it three.
St Nicholas pushed hard early in the second half to reduce the deficit. On the 75th minute Michael Fitzgerald was taken down in the box and Jason Sutton scored from the spot. However that was as good as it got for St Nicholas and it was Kilsheelan who claimed all three points.
Moyglass 2-2 Cashel Town (B)
This was an entertaining game with plenty of chances at both ends from two teams a bit low on confidence. Moyglass started strong and tested out the Cashel keeper on a few occasions in the first 10 minutes, Cashel grew into it and took the lead when a deflected shot from Thomas O’Riordan from around the penalty spot found the back of the net on 15minutes. Moyglass didn’t let the head’s drop and continued to put pressure on Cashel’s defence. They drew level on 25 minutes from a direct free kick from Mike Hickey from all of 30 yards. Moyglass then took the lead on 27 minutes when Ciaran O’Loughlin finished with his left after running onto a beautiful defence splitting pass from Brian Delahunty. Cashel caught Moyglass on a counterattack on 53mins and Thomas O’Riordan got his second to draw Cashel level. Both sides had more chances after this but the finishing let both teams down and the game ended 2-2.
Sunday the 13th October 2024 Division 3
Kilsheelan B 3-1 Burncourt
Kilsheelan’s B team picked up their first win of the season with a dominant display against Burncourt Celtic FC. After settling into the game, the quicker of the sides, Kilsheelan had some impressive passages of play without harming the Burncourt goal. However, they got the goal their performance deserved after 33 minutes, when Evan Forristal latched onto a clever ball down the wing from Ben Power, before finding the bottom right corner to net his fourth of the season. Just three minutes later it was two-nil, when Paddy Murphy brilliantly found the back of the net with a diving header from Martin Ryan’s cross on the right to give Kilsheelan a healthy lead at half-time. Ben Power added a third himself mid-way through the second half, finding the bottom corner with a fantastic effort from all of 30-yards. The visitors pulled one back late on, getting on the end of a free kick, as Kilsheelan saw out the remaining minutes to pick up their first three points of the campaign.
Mullinahone 2-1 Donohill & District
Two goals from Jamie Hindley were enough to secure the points for Mullinahone in a very competitive game. Donohill went one nil up in the first half in the 12th minute, a very well struck shot, but couldn’t hold on to take anything from the game. It was nip and tuck into the second half when Jamie Hindley found the back of the net on the 57th minute from a backheel in the middle of the box to level the scores. He then followed it up with a second in the 73rd minute with a strike from just outside the box. Donohill pushed right to the end, but Mullinahone managed to hold on for the win.
Rosegreen 2-0 Killenaule Rovers
Rosegreen welcomed Killenaule on a lovely Sunday morning. Both teams started the game at a fast pace, and it was the home team who had the better chances earlier on. After 28 minutes some lovely passing down the right side saw Tony Kerwick deliver a lovely cross which ended with a great finish from Ian Shelly. Rosegreen pushed again and in the 35th minute Brian Morrissey finished neatly from an Ian Collins pass. The second half was very lively with the home side coming close with a Bradley Barry effort which was cleared off the line. Killenaule were reduced to 10 but put up a great fight to keep it to two nil.
Cahir Park (B) 1-0 Clonmel Celtic (B)
This was a very close affair between two teams who will be hoping to push towards promotion this season. The game was settled with a fine glancing header from Cahir Park number 9, Niall Daly in the 68th minute from a great cross by Zach Keating. Clonmel Celtic, who had a very youthful side out, played some excellent football throughout the game but came up against a very stubborn Cahir Park defence who will be delighted to come away with all 3 points.