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Shannon Olympic 3 – Avenue United B 0 at Shannon
SHANNON OLYMPIC were crowned Prego Menswear First Division Champions after a convincing win on Sunday afternoon.
Olympic had a scare in the fourth minute when Cormac Morel found himself clear through on goal after a mix-up in the Olympic defence, but the Avenue man failed to convert what seemed an easy chance.
In the 12th minute captain Jason Regan combined with strike partner Karl Scott to run clear and finish coolly to the Avenue net.
A combination of poor finishing and great goal-keeping from Greg O’Neill in the Avenue goal, including a penalty save in the 24th minute, kept the score to 1-0 at half time.
The second half started with Olympic continuing to create chances and just 3 minutes into the half Jay Regan was put through by his brother Wayne to finish for his, and Olympic’s, second goal to give them a deserving 2-0 lead.
In the 80th minute Jay Regan capped off a superb performance by him with a calm finish to complete his hat-trick and win the game and league title for his side.
With the game, and league, in the bag Olympic played some brilliant football in the final minutes and were unlucky not to increase their lead when a Lionel Messi style run from winger Alan Casey, left a trail Avenue players behind him but he shot weakly wide.
The game finished 3-0 to Olympic and the final whistle sparked jubilant celebrations from the Olympic players and fans. This win caps off a hugely successful season for Olympic who also won the league cup earlier in the season.
Best for the Champions on the day were Captain fantastic Jason Regan, and midfielders Ray Quigley and Donncadh Kelly.
Shannon Olympic
Gary Mc Gettrick, David Collins, James Fitzgerald, Ian Hogan, Karl Fogarty, Jay Regan, Donncadh Kelly,Wayne Regan, Eamonn O’Neill Ray Quigley, Karl Scott.
Subs
Alan Casey, Richie Hanley, Jimmy Houlihan, Michael Byrnes.
Avenue
Greg O’Neill, Ed Slattery, Richie O’Grady, Neil Slattery, Barry O’Neill, Craig McNamara,Alan McNamara, David Considine, Killian Culligan, Michael Byrnes, Cormac Morel
Subs
Ian Hassett, Patrick Sherlock, Conor O’Brien, Barry Cusack, Eoin O’Loughlin, Emre Zequiri.
Man of the Match
Jason Regan (Shannon Olympic)