Mayo Soccer 31 July 1996

Connaught Telegraph


WESTARO SUPER CUP

Claremorris and Erris in Westaro Super Cup bid

Claremorris and Erris United will contest the inaugural final of the Mayo Super Cup, sponsored by Westaro Hosing Limited, Turlough, Castlebar.

The game is being provisionally fixed for Milebush on Saturday evening next, but confirmation was not available at the time of going to press.

Claremorris booked their pace in the decider with a 3-0 victory over Westport United at Milebush on Wednesday. Despite losing influential defender Michael Shaughnessy after fifteen minutes with a foot injury, they were always in control of the game.

Another Claremorris defender, Steve Ring, was also forced to dry off at half-time with a foot injury.

Goals by Maurice Walsh, Noel McGuinness and 17-years-old striker Kieran Kilkenny ensured Claremorris of their place in the decider.

McGuinness's strike was notable, a lob from 25-yards which caught out Westport goalkeeper Martin McGreal.

Kevin Ring, as stand-in sweeper, and Michael McVann, who deputised for Steve Ring, had particularly good games.

Sweet revenge for Erris

Erris United scored a sweet 2-1 victory over Manulla in the penultimate round of the Westaro Super Cup at Milebush on Thursday.

Two first half goals by Eric Reilly and John Mangan gave them the edge over a Manulla side struggling for consistency.

Alan Rumley pulled a goal back for Manulla in the 80th minute, but Erris held their nerve to secure a deserved win.

MAYO SOCCER SCOREBOARD


Westaro Super Cup (semi-finals)

Claremorris 3, Westport United 0
Erris United 2, Manulla 1

Welcome Inn Hotel Premiership

Conn Rangers 0, Achill Rovers 4
Urlaur United 4, Erris United 3
Claremorris 2, Ballyglass 2
Straide & Foxford United v Manulla (postponed).
Westport United v Castlebar United
(Match awarded to Westport on a 3-0 score line after Castlebar failed to fulfil fixture. Castlebar also fined £75).

Welcome Inn Hotel Division One

Ballyvary Bluebombers 4, Charlestown Athletic 0
Manulla B 7, Swinford 1
Ballina Rovers 2, Lacken United 2
Ballyheane 2, Glenhest Rovers 2
Castlebar Celtic 3, Moy Villa 3.

Welcome Inn Hotel Division Two [SOUTH]

Knock United 0, Newport Town 2
Snugboro 4, Ballyhaunis 0
Roundfort United 4, Castlebar Celtic B 2
Midweek Result: Knock United 2, Newport Town 3

Welcome Inn Hotel Division Two [NORTH]

Hollister 2, Crossmolina 1
Killala 5, Bangor Hibs 2
Parkside Celtic 1, Ballina United 6

Welcome Inn Hotel Reserve Division [WEST

] Ballyvary Bluebombers 0, Ballyglass 2
Westport United 2, Ballyheane 3
Achill Rovers v Manulla
(Game not played as referee was not in attendance at the appointed time).

Mid season break

The Mayo League is closing down for a three week break. It re-opens on Saturday, August 17th, with a full programme of games, although there are a number of Reserve Division matches scheduled for Sunday, August 11th.



Connaught Telegraph - News - July 1996

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