SOCCER: The third round of the Connacht Cup and Shield was played last Sunday and it was a day of mixed fortunes for teams from the Roscommon & District League.
Premier Division side Castlerea Celtic are safely through to round four following a 3-2 win over the fancied Sligo side, Cartron United. Goals by Ryan Larkin, Jay McCartney and a Chris Kelly penalty did the trick.
Ballinahown pulled off a terrific 5-3 win over Galway side Corrib Celtic at Ballinahown. Corrib were 2-0 ahead at half-time but the home side struck with four goals in just over 20 minutes in the second half. Terry Byrne and Shane Allen scored two each and Mark Egan one for the winners.
Premier side Moore United were beaten 5-3 away to Clarenbridge side Colga FC. Moore were actually 3-0 up
inside 21 minutes (Josh Lennon, Jack Nevin and Jay McPhilbin the scorers), but they conceded two penalties and then three late goals to lose out in this unusual match.
Division One side Ballinasloe Town were beaten 5-1 away to a powerful Maree/Oranmore side. Cameron O’Leary scored for the losers on the hour mark but by then it was too late to make a difference.
Cloonfad United are through to round four of the Connacht Shield following an impressive 4-1 win over Headford side Moyne Villa at Cloonfad.
The visitors went 1-0 up after eleven minutes but Michael McGarry levelled shortly afterwards. An own goal gave the home side a half-time advantage and Conor Flynn and Jason Reinhardt sealed the win with goals in the second half.
Lough Harps had a fine 2-1 win over Galway side West United (first team) at Ballinlough. Sam Tynan and Derry Cox got their goals.
Premier Division
In the Premier Division, Boyle Celtic made it four games undefeated when they beat Ballymoe FC 2-0 at Boyle. The win moves them into second place in the table.
Celtic took the lead on 36 minutes through David Callaghan and their second was scored by the prolific Mick Corrigan.
Dunmore Town and Skyvalley Rovers were involved in a seven-goal thriller at Dunmore with the home side winning 4-3. Ben Glynn gave Dunmore an early lead but Gary Canavan levelled from the penalty spot. Ramann Saman restored Dunmore’s lead, but Canavan converted from the penalty spot to level again. Padraig Martyn struck two for Dunmore, one from the penalty spot, with an own goal keeping the losers in with a chance.
Division One
In the PK Trailers Division One, CP Ajax had their first win of the season when they beat Kilkerrin Utd 3-2 away. The Castleplunkett side went one up early through Nathan Doorey. Kilkerrin equalised through a Declan Murphy penalty. Two minutes into the second half Dan Connolly scored a brilliant free-kick from 25 yards. Kilkerrin equalised ten minutes later through Michael Fahy. With about 20 minutes left Tadhg Jordan scored the winner.
Division Two
In Division Two, Roscommon United drew 2-2 at home to Cam Celtic/Dysart. Ben Moran gave the visitors the lead, but Gustavo Araujo had the sides level at half-time. Mark Dwyer made it 2-1 for the home side but James Corbett won a point for Cam/Dysart with a strike in the 88th minute.
Rahara Rovers welcomed Carrick Town to Clover Park and the visitors came away with a 5-3 win. Narmada Patrasco opened the scoring for Carrick and Fursey Butler doubled their lead despite a triple save by the opposing goalkeeper. Darren Donnelly pulled one back for Rahara on 25 minutes but Butler and Patrasco both scored again to make it look like an unassailable lead for Carrick.
However, the drama was only beginning. Darren Donnelly spotted the ‘keeper off his line and lobbed him from halfway. And on the stroke of half-time Rahara were back in it when Nathan O’Connor scored to leave it 4-3 at the break. The game was in the balance until the 90th minute when Amas Tobi scored a screamer from the left wing.
Women’s League
In the Women’s League, Roscommon United had their first win of the season, beating Carrick Town 6-3 in an entertaining game at Lisnamult.
Tia Cronin and Lucy Coyle scored two apiece with Ena Dupanovic and Daniella Kerr getting one each for the winners.
Castlerea Celtic beat Kilkerrin United 2-1 at Castlerea, Aine Keenan and Rachel Gormley on target for the winners.
Other results
In the Connacht U-18 Cup, Dunmore Town beat Galway Bohemians 5-3 at Dunmore. In the Connacht Shield, Moore United beat Coolaney United 2-0 at Lecarrow.
