Junior Teams Advance in Michael Byrne
13/01/2013
Knocknacarra FC 1-3 Mervue Utd A (Michael Byrne Cup Second Round)
First half goals from Brian Meaney, Dara Ryan and Andrew Dillon saw the Junior A team safely through in the second round of the Michael Bryne Cup on Sunday morning at Cappagh Road.
Brian Meaney opened the scoring finishing off a Keith McHugh ball and Dara Ryan doubled the lead after Keith McHugh's initial header had been saved.
Andrew Dillon made it 3-0 heading home following a right wing cross from Aaron Finnerty which McHugh flicked on.
It's Connacht Cup action next week for Gary O'Connor and Ger McGrath's side as they enter the third round with a tough away tie against Ballina Town next Sunday afternoon.
Mervue Utd B 3-2 St Bernards (Michael Byrne Cup Second Round)
The club's Junior B team caused a shock in the Michael Byrne Cup as they came from 2-0 down to advance 3-2 after extra time against Premier Division side St Bernards at Fahy's Field on Sunday morning.
Martin Higgins side found themselves two down in the second half but the introduction of sub Mark Conneely proved decisive as he scored twice to level matters at 2-2 and send the game into extra time were Alan Tormey knocked home the winner from the penalty spot.
They also hit the post three times as they always looked the likely winners once they got back on level terms.
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