Rearcross
'B' 5 - Cloughjordan 'B' 3
Conditions were near perfect for this league encounter played
in Rearcross last Sunday morning between Rearcross 'B' and Cloughjordan 'B'
with the home side shading the issue on a 5-3 score line against a youthful
Cloughjordan side who passed and moved the ball well, Rearcross were first
on the score sheet with a cool finished from Liam Ryan from just inside the
box on the fifteen minute mark, Cloughjordan not to be outdone equalised five
minutes later with a headed goal after Rearcross failed to defend a corner
kick, the home side regained the lead ten minutes before half time when Liam
O'Toole finished from close range after a fine passing movement involving
Mike Carey, Declan O'Toole and Tom Kennedy. Cloughjordan enjoyed the early
possession in the second half and struck for two quick fire goals leaving
the home side with an uphill battle, Rearcross reacted once again with a spirited
and determined comeback with Liam Ryan pulling a goal back in the 65th minute
following a well worked goal to level affairs at three all, Liam Ryan was
on form and rounded off his hat trick with nineteen minutes remaining when
he turned and lashed the ball to the roof of the net, Nigel Ryan sealed the
victory in the 83rd minute with a powerful drive from just inside the area,
best for Rearcross were Liam Ryan, Davy Ryan Luke and Thomas Kennedy with
Anthony Ryan, Eamon Devitt and Val Kennedy also shining.
Rearcross 'B': Jim Caplis, Eamon Devitt, Mike Carey, Val Kennedy, Anthony
Ryan, Liam O'Toole, Davy Ryan, Liam Ryan, Nigel Ryan, Thomas Kennedy, Declan
O'Toole
Subs: Pat Wixted, Damien Mullins, Eamon Wade, Tommy Ryan Luke, Joey Nolan,
Paul Hogan, James Nolan, Adrian Ryan, Mark Hogan
Referee: Jimmy McCarthy