Fethard spring surprise
Seasiders knock Corach Ramblers out of cup
Wexford Volkswagen Cup
Division 3A side Fethard Rangers pulled off a big shock in the second round of the Wexford Volkswagen Cup as they overcame Premier Division outfit Corach Ramblers 2-1.
John Staples headed Ramblers in front on 20 minutes but Fethard responded immediately, with midfielder Joe Sutton firing home a 25-yard free-kick.
Rangers took the lead early in the second-half after Jean-Luc Tubritt chased a long ball forward and was taken down by the Corach goalkeeper for a penalty.
Tubritt dusted himself down and tucked away the spot-kick, and the seasiders managed to keep their lead intact for a surprise victory.
Division 4A leaders Glynn Barntown came agonisingly close to pulling off an upset, as they were beaten 6-5 on penalties by Division 1 high-flyers Rosslare Rangers after a 2-2 draw.
Chris Doyle fired the underdogs in front, but goals from Paul Culleton and Mark Furlong had Rangers 2-1 ahead by the interval.
However, Nigel Usher drew Glynn Barntown level just after the break, and they continued to push forward in droves in the second-half, forcing some fine saves out of the Rosslare Rangers goalkeeper.
Extra-time couldn’t separate the sides and Rangers prevailed in the shoot-out.
Last season’s runners-up, Moyne Rangers, avoided a potential banana skin when seeing off Division 3 promotion-hopefuls Duncannon 4-1. Peter Marsden, Conor Bruce and Johnny Flynn-O’Connor (two) got the goals for the Enniscorthy side.
Top flight outfit Gorey Celtic put their struggles in the league to one side as they overwhelmed Campile United, who ply their trade in Division 1, 4-0.
Lee Cullen, Des Wolohan, Paul Brennan and Niall Keyes all hit the back of the net.
Shamrock Rovers secured a routine win over Shelburne United ‘B’, running out emphatic 7-0 winners against the Division 3A strugglers.
Jonny Dwyer and Ricky Dwyer both helped themselves to doubles, with Eamonn O’Brien, John O’Connor and Martin McKeown adding a goal apiece.
Gorey Rangers were another Premier Division side to progress, as they saw off the challenge of Enniscorthy Town 2-0, with Joe Bolger and Mark Woods getting their goals.
Courtown Hibs won an all top flight clash against Bridge Rovers, with Higor Garcez and Jamie Heffernan getting their goals in a 2-0 victory.
New Ross Celtic may be struggling near the foot of the Premier Division table, but they were too good for Division 1 title challengers Wexford Bohs on Sunday, with Eoin Rhodes (two), Alan Rhodes and Rory O’Connor getting their goals in a 4-0 victory.
Ferns United ‘A’ booked their place in the third round with a 6-2 win over Moyne Rangers ‘B’.
Martin Redmond, Ivan Meegan, Michael Andrews, Conor Jordan, Ciarán Murphy and Adrian Breen scored for the winners, with Graham Donohoe bagging both goals for Moyne.
Alan Flood and Craig Kelly got the goals for Wexford Bohs ‘B’ as they continued their good form with a 2-1 win over Gorey Celtic ‘B’. Gavin Goodwin hit the back of the net for Celtic.
Cushinstown were too strong for Caim United and ran out 4-0 winners, with Nicky Sinnott bagging a double and Rob Kehoe and John Cullen also getting in on the act.
Jesse Farrell and Ryan Murphy got the goals for Forth Celtic as they saw off Ferns United ‘B’ 2-0, while Taghmon United ‘A’ beat Camolin Celtic 2-1, with Joey Cardiff and Brian Doyle scoring for the winners and Dan Chisholm replying.