St John’s stay in front in Premier standings
(from five games). Real Tubber’s goals came from Eoin Walsh, Rian Moylan and Raffaele Cretaro, who netted superbly from two free-kicks.
It also rained goals at Riverstown where the home side, Arrow Harps, shared the spoils with Manor Rangers – it finished 4-4 here.
It was 1-1 at half-time – Dylan McCallion’s goal for Arrow Harps was later cancelled out by Gabriel Gilbride, who equalised for Manor Rangers. Arrow Harps found their scoring form in the second-half, going 4-1 up through goals from Patrick Benson, David Barlow and Patrick Kenny.
But Manor Rangers, fifth in the
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1 table, weren’t finished – their remarkable comeback was sparked by a converted penalty from Patrick Woulfe. Further goals followed from Diarmuid Giblin and Matthew Connolly, whose 88th minute goal was the equaliser. Last Sunday’s goal fever also spread to Ballinafad where Aughanagh Celtic demolished Ballymote Celtic 6-2.
The six players on target for the winners were Daniel Lyons, Darragh Hailstones, Niall Craig, James Kiernan, Daniel Willis and Shane Carroll.
Ballymote Celtic’s goalscorers were Alan Farry and Matthew Drew. Meanwhile, Calry Bohs are out of
SAINT John’s, who remain on top of the Sligo Pallets Premier League, are one of just three sides that have yet to lose yet in the second tier of the Sligo-Leitrim District Soccer League.
The leaders were held to a 4-4 draw by Glenview Stars on the all-weather surface of MacSharry Park last Sunday.
Glenview Stars, boosted by a brace from Jake Drewe inside the opening 20 minutes, led 3-2 at half-time.
St John’s came back into it with two goals from Lucas Sosa, which made it 2-2 by the 40th minute, but Dermot McLoughlin restored Glenview’s advantage with a goal just before the interval.
Two goals from Anthony Johnston, St John’s top scorer, put St John’s 4-3 up after 75 minutes. The first of these two second-half goals from Johnston was a converted penalty.
But an 80th minute equaliser from Malcolm Reilly secured a draw for Glenview Stars and prevented St John’s from extending their lead at the top of the table – they are only a point ahead of second-placed Calry Bohs, who have a game in hand.
Up to third in the standings are Coolaney United, who won 3-2 against Gurteen Celtic. On target for the winners were Enda Gallagher, Cathal Davey and Steve Patton. the TP Brennan Connacht Junior Cup – last Sunday they lost 5-0 away to Galway’s Cois Fharraige in the provincial competition’s first round.
Last Sunday’s other scheduled first round tie involving a Sligo-Leitrim side, Kilglass-Enniscrone United’s hosting of Mayo’s Kiltimagh Knock United ‘B’ at Michael McGowan Park in Enniscrone, was postponed. Elsewhere, Strand Celtic lost 1-0 at home to Ballinasloe Town in round one of the FAI Centenary Junior Cup on Sunday last.
The only goal scored at the scenic Strandhill venue was by Ballinasloe Town’s Ryan Burke.
The Gurteen Celtic goalscorers were Ross Donovan and Colin McGill. Cleveragh’s astroturf pitch hosted the clash of Leitrim club Carrick Town and Chaffpool United, with the latter winning 3-2. Goals from Hughie Marren, who scored twice, and Rhys Henry gave Chaffpool United the spoils against a Carrick Town outfit for whom Jack Barnes and Shane Beirne scored.
One goal separated Benbulben FC from Dromahair FC at MacSharry Park – it was John Gibsey’s goal for Dromahair FC that decided this outcome.
Also on Sunday last, Ballygawley Celtic drew 2-2 at home with Valley Rovers. Ballygawley Celtic’s two goalscorers were Hugh McGowan and Christopher Markham.
Finding the net for visitors Valley Rovers, who are in their debut season in the Sligo-Leitrim District Soccer League, were James Conlon and TJ Davey.
TOP SCORERS
9 GOALS: Malachy Spratt (Cartron United); 6 GOALS: Dan Beya (Cartron United); 4 GOALS: Ryan Hargadon (Merville United), Mark McGoldrick (Carbury FC), Jason Lyons (Carbury FC), Gareth Kelly (Carbury FC), Donagh Crowne (MCR FC)
5 GOALS: Cathal Davey (Coolaney United), Hughie Marren (Chaffpool United)