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Moher Celtic 0 – Shannon Olympic 2 (after extra-time) at Lahinch
SHANNON Olympic advanced to the next round of the Munster Junior Cup with a battling win over Moher Celtic in a windswept Lahinch on Sunday morning.
Played in difficult conditions, and despite only having the bare 11 players, and finishing the game with 10, Olympic managed to overcome the West Clare side with a goal in both halves of extra time.
The first 90 minutes was entertain- ing, if lacking any gilt-edged chances, and to be honest, it was a game that always looked like going to extra time.
In extra time, even though they had no substitutes to freshen up the team, the Shannon side looked far stronger, and they were rewarded in the 98th minute when diminutive striker, John Keogh, was hauled down in the penalty area. Captain Jason Regan confidently stroked the spot-kick home.
Just a minute later Olympic suffered a setback when the fiery red head John Keogh was sent of after an altercation with Moher’s Graham Kelly.
Olympic did not look weakened despite this and indeed they extended their lead in the 109th minute when midfielder Ray Quigley made a great run and squared the ball for Sean O’Connor to tap home from inside the 6 yard box.
So it’s Shannon Olympic who advance to the next round of the Munster Junior, and a visit to Connolly Celtic.
Best for Olympic on the day were; Karl Fogarty, and the midfield pairing of Ray Quigley and Jason Regan.
Shannon Olympic
Gary McGettrick, Ciaran Keane, Karl Fogarty, Donncadh Kelly, Ian Hogan, Eamonn O’Neill, Jason Regan, Ray Quigley, Sean O’Connor, Richie Hanly, John Keogh.
Moher Celtic
Shane Keane, GrahamKelly, Declan Fawl, Joe Dowling, Cathal Honan, Robert Lucas, David Commane, Barry McGovern, Pa McEvoy, IanWhite, Jack Queally.
Subs
Alan Clohessy,WilliamMurphy , Kevin Scales, George Benn.