Ttle defence in jeopardy after narrow defeat
NEWFOUNDWELL TRIM CELTIC 0 1
FOUR months ago Newfoundwell and Trim Celtic required a play-off to separate them when both sides were deadlocked at the end of the Premier Reserve campaign for season 2017/2018.
On that occasion Newfoundwell came out on top with an injury-time winner, but this time it was Trim Celtic who took the honours with a slender one-goal victory.
The same two sides look to be heading towards another close encounter to decide which team will take the Premier Reserve crown for the second time within the same calendar year, but Trim have put themselves in the driving seat following this success at DIFE.
The first notable chance fell to the home side when, following a neat passing movement involving Mason Moran and Ciaran Carroll, the latter’s first-time effort found Colm Neary on the edge of the box. He struck what looked like a goal-bound effort, but Trim netminder Conor Ryan diverted the ball away for a corner.
Trim tried to respond and Oisin Devlin twice went close in the first half, sending one effort narrowly wide and being denied by ‘Well keeper Dean Moran on the second occasion.
The scoring breakthrough came on the hour mark when Trim substitute Kian Malone threaded a pass into the path of Devlin who was bearing down on goal, and on this occasion he made no mistake when striking home from 10 yards, and despite a few scares at the other end Trim held on for a narrow victory.
Fixtures
WEDNESDAY SEP 26th, 7.30
Over 35 Cup Final (pens):
Rock Celtic v Woodview Celtic, Glenmuir, R Martin, P Malone, J Crawley.
THURSDAY SEP 27th, 8.0
Prem Res:
Drogheda Town v Trim Celtic, Brendan Doyle.
FRIDAY SEP 28th, 8.0
FAI Junior Cup second round (dates/times TBC):
Muirhevnamor v Ratoath Harps, Conor Byrne; Corduff FC v Trim Celtic, Blanchardstown IT; Parkvilla v Newlands-Castlepark, B Cruise.
Kilmessan Shield first round:
Bailieboro v Castle Villa, A McCann.
Prem Div:
Ardee Cel v Carrick, K O’Brien, Gary Doyle, B Gillespie; Rock Cel v Boyne Harps, P Mc-Geown, C Halligan, Stephen Rooney.
Div 1:
Kingscourt v Albion, Kingscourt Astro, A O’Hanlon.
B Res:
Glenmuir v Robinstown, P Malone.
SATURDAY SEP 29th, 3.0
LFA Junior Shield first round:
Walkinstown United v Robinstown, Walkinstown Park, 2.30.
Over 35 League semi-final play-off (pens):
Black Bull v Rock Celtic, St Oliver’s School, 4.30, P Henry.
Reserve Cup second round:
Albion 2nds v Duleek, Sarah Dyas; Muirhevnamor v Redeemer Cel, Muirhevnamor Astro, Paul Rooney.
Prem Res:
Ardee Cel v Kentstown, M Gallagher; Bellurgan v Newfoundwell, N Scott.
A Res:
Athboy v Carrick, M Dowdall; Parkvilla v Albion 3rds, M Bryan; Rock Cel v Square, J Crawley; Torro v OMP, D Browne.
B Res:
Donacarney v Kilmessan, T Little; Virginia Cel 2nds v Trim Town, P Geraghty.
SUNDAY SEP 30th, 11.15
FAI Junior Cup second round (date/time TBC):
Chanel SSC v Bellurgan.
LFA Junior Shield first round:
Glenmuir United v Clara Town, Glenmuir Park, 2.0, B Gillespie; St Josephs v Donacarney Celtic, Grove Park Kilmuckridge, 1.0.
Tully Bookmakers Challenge Cup:
Kilmessan v Newfoundwell, MDL, J Gorman; Kentstown v Thatch FC, R Martin; Duleek v Hazel Lane, 2.30, A McNamara; Park Cel Summerhill v Bay FC, 11.30, K Ennis.
Kilmessan Shield first round:
Electro v Redeemer, J Regan; Slane v Kells Cel, M Conway; Torro v Oldcastle, D Gaff.
O’Neills Sports Div 1:
Trim Town v OMP, S McMahon; Square v Enfield, 2.30, P Burns Jnr.
Div 2:
Woodview v Navan Cosmos, Muirhevnamor Astro, 3.0, P Keogh.
Div 3:
Chord Cel v Newtown, Meadowview, G Donnelly.
Div 4:
Bohermeen v Millmount Cel, MDL, B Srdjan; Fordrew v BMC, P Burns Snr; Lourdes Cel v Abbey Cel, Walshestown, C Halligan. ‘A’ Reserve ‘B’ Reserve