Match Results & Reports

Rearcross 3 - Bridge Celtic 1

Rearcross claimed victory in the Birdhill tournament with a hard earned 3-1 victory over Clare league side Bridge Celtic in a thriller played at Birdhill, Noel Deegan was the marksman for Rearcross with a hat-trick of goals.

Rearcross had defeated Limerick city side Caledonians 'A' two days previously on a 3-2 scoreline in a penalty shootout, after the sides were locked on a nil all scoreline at the final whistle. The penalty scorers for Rearcross were Thomas Kennedy, Brendan Deegan, Noel Deegan.

Rearcross defeated the host side and rivals Birdhill in the first round of the tournament, the sides were scoreless when Birdhill's Eoin Keogh sustained a broken leg with ten minutes left on the clock, the issue was then decided on a penalty shootout with Rearcross coming out on top against Mick Redmond's men on a 4-2 scoreline, the penalty scorers for Rearcross were Noel Deegan, Brendan Deegan, Pat Deegan, Denis Kennedy.
After match presentations took place in the Matt the Thrashers who were the sponsors of the Tournament, Joe Nolan captained the side.

Tournament Panel: Ger Kennedy, Joe Nolan, Tony Mackey, Denis Kennedy, Gerry Deegan, Pat Deegan, Noel Deegan, Brendan Deegan, Val Kennedy, Garrett Kennedy, Liam Hammersley, Liam Nolan(C), Seamus Taylor, Oliver Kennedy, James Nolan, Thomas Kennedy

Team Photograph

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