Nenagh AFC 0 - Rearcross 'A' 1

Rearcross 'A' were the visitors to Islandbawn for this league fixture against Nenagh AFC 'A' and came with maximum points after a well contested encounter against the home side, Nenagh made a brisk start and it took a fine reflex save from Sean Sheehy in the 3rd minute to keep the score line intact. Rearcross regrouped and created an opening four minutes later, however the Nenagh keeper was well positioned to block Emmet Steed's effort. Rearcross took the lead in the 21st minute when a long delivery from Sean Sheehy saw the ball break to Emmet Steed who rifled to the roof of the Nenagh net from the edge of the eighteen yard box. A Nigel Ryan effort two minutes later wasn't far away, Nenagh were dominant towards the end of the half and Rearcross were forced to defend successive free kicks and a corner kick to keep their lead intact. Nenagh showed strongly again at the start of the second half and came close with a well struck effort, then an overhead kick from Michael O'Gorman pulled to the left of the upright, Rearcross were forced to defend in numbers for the remainder of the game and also had their chances on the break to add to their tally, however the first half goal was to prove the difference on the day.

Rearcross 'A': Sean Sheehy, Kevin Mullins, Derek O'Toole, Diarmuid Sheehy, Damien Mullins, PJ McLoughlin, Sean Mullins, Liam Nolan(B), Liam Ryan, Emmet Steed, Nigel Ryan
Subs: Davy O'Toole for Liam Ryan (64th minute)
Subs not used: Tommy Ryan Luke, Simon Kennedy, Eamon Devitt, Declan O'Toole

Referee: David Donnelly