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Rearcross Youths 3 - Clodiagh Rangers 2

Rearcross Youths came from behind to win out on a 3-2 score line over Clodiagh Rangers in Rearcross on Friday evening. The visitors were first to threaten with two early chances inside 10 minutes unfortunately for Rearcross Clodagh failed to make them count. Kevin Connolly had Rearcross’s first chance with a great run and shot which was close to opening the scoring. The hosts took the lead after twenty two minutes when Gary McMahon raced on to Darragh Ryan Luke’s kick out before rifling to the back of the net. The lead was short lived as Conor Ryan and on hand to prod home from close range two minutes later. The Drombane side took a 2-1 lead to the break when Jack Butler got on the end of a corner kick to head clinically to the corner of the net. Rearcross finished the half stronger with chances from Patrick Carey , Evan Gleeson and Kevin Connolly. Rearcross turned in a fine second half performance and got back level nine minutes in when good approach play involving Paul Ryan and Evan Gleeson saw Patrick Carey head home. Rea kept the momentum going with Evan Gleeson and Brian Carey going very with long range efforts. Dylan Ryan then put in a top of the range ball threw to Patrick Carey who failed to convert , Patrick kept battling on and Rearcross scored what proved to be the winner with fifteen minutes remaining when Kevin Connolly’s corner kick broke to Patrick Carey who headed his second of evening between the posts. Rearcross had notable performances all over the field including the Carey brothers Patrick who scored two goals and Brian who had a powerful performance in the heart of the Rearcross defence. The home side will look forward to the visit of Nenagh Celtic on the 11th October.

Rearcross Youths: Darragh Ryan Luke, Paul Ryan, Brian Carey, Conor Floyd, Shane Quigley, Dylan Ryan, Darragh Kennedy, Kevin Connolly, Evan Gleeson, Gary McMahon, Patrick Carey.
Subs: Martin Nolan, Patrick Coffey, Jamie Russell.

Clodiagh Rangers Youths: G Ryan, L Ryan, G Donnelly, J Butler, J Clancy, D Greene, N Grant, D Ryan, C Ryan, P Bourke, TJ Butler,
Subs: D Carew, R Purcell,

Referee:Darren Mitchell

Report compiled by James Deegan

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