Weekly Observer Desmond Cup 2nd Round
Newcastle West Town Reserves 0-1 Dromore Utd
Anthony Dabraynets free-kick proved the difference in this refixed clash against Division Two opposition. This clash was abandoned in Pallaskenry a fortnight ago, and the holders reset and collected a valuable win on away soil. A trip to Granagh United awaits next week, in the quarter-finals. Newcastle West Reserves’ focus returns to Division Two.
Weekly Observer Desmond Cup Quarter Finals
Creeves Celtic 1-3 Broadford Utd
In an all-Premier Division quarter-final, the away side prevailed. The first half saw Broadford take a 2-1 lead. Jack Pierce and Brian Sullivan on target, with Eoin McEnery on target for the home side. Pierce sealed the result in the second half, as the League holders got over the hurdle the stumbled at 12 months ago. Creeves now focus on their league campaign, with a run at the title still very possible, with seven games remaining, they are tied with Rathkeale and Newcastle West at the top.
Breska Rovers 0-2 Glin Rovers
Joining Broadford United in the last four are Glin Rovers, who profited from two second half corners to eliminate Premier side, Breska Rovers. Jack Sheahan appeared to get the final touch from a messy front post corner, in a tightly fought contest. That goal, on the hour mark, was added to when the same player scored directly from a corner on 80 minutes. Breska had been the better side during the 20 minutes, but rarely worked Mike Stack in the away goal. Their focus now on extending their two-year stay in the top flight.
Weekly Observer Premier Division
Newcastle West Town 4-1 Athea Utd
With the League title is still a possibility for a few sides, it was important for Newcastle West Town to keep themselves in the mix. They were much the better of the two sides, as they took maximum points against a struggling Athea United. Jack Duggan’s early goal from an Aaron Mullane cross set them on their way, with Dylan Moloney repeating the trick just after half-time.
However, Danny Stack netted a penalty with the second half just ten minutes old. The hope was quickly taken from United, when Jake Power replied to make it 3-1 on the hour mark.
Duggan made sure of the home win with a further insurance goal in the final ten minutes. Newcastle West are in a three way tie at the summit, with exactly half their games remaining.
Abbeyfeale Utd P-P Rathkeale
Weekly Observer Division 1
Glin Rovers B 1-5 Ballingarry
Ballingarry moved another step closer to the title and 10 clear of St. Ita’s in Division One. Again, they blasted their way to the three points, with a 3-0 half-time lead putting them in a strong position. Aaron Smith (2), Eoin Lynch, David Geary, own goal were their goal scorers, with Ger Riordan in reply.
Granagh Utd P-P Askeaton-Kilcornan
St. Itas P-P Shannonside
Weekly Observer Division 2
Shountrade 2-2 Abbeyfeale Utd B
Knockaderry 5-1 Mountcollins
Ballingarry B P-P Feenagh
Weekly Observer Division 3
Carrig Celtic 3-1 Dromore Utd B
Glantine P-P Askeaton-Kilcornan B Kilcolman Rovers P-P Glantine B
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