Johnny Dwyer served up a valentines day cracker as Boyle Celtic ran out easy winners against Arrow Harps from Riverstown. The final score was 5 nil but for most of the second half it was all too easy for Boyle and in truth they should have added more goals. Arrow Harps were missing several key players but put up a spirited display in the first half. The chances began to flow in the second half however and as Harps lost faith, Celtic pushed on for a bloodless victory.
A fine header from Noel McKenna early in the first half looked set to open the floodgates for Boyle but a resolute Harps defence kept them out until the break. Celtic had been applying lots of early pressure and when Harps failed to clear a corner, McKenna powered home. Arrow Harps to their credit settled in after the goal and held Celtic at bay. They also created a few chances themselves and Chris Casey had to save smartly when a long range shot almost dipped under his crossbar.
The second half was dominated by Boyle Celtic and the crucial second goal came early when Michael Corrigan was upended in the box. Brian McCrann made no mistake from the spot. James Carty was introduced on 60 minutes and soon helped himself to a pair of excellent goals. Good passing in the build-up of both and young Carty in the right place to provide the cool finish. The fifth goal proved to be the icing on the cake and what a goal it was. Under 18 starlet Johhny Dwyer, taking down a Duffy garryowen on the edge of the box and drilling a volley straight to the top corner. The stewards had a huge task to contain the crowd and stop them encroaching onto the pitch. Dwyer as is his style, calmly acknowledged the support and got back to playing. Final Score: Boyle Celtic 5 – Arrow Harps 0.
Next Sunday Boyle are away to Ballinasloe in the Connacht Cup last 16, before a return to league action on Sunday 28th February.
Team: Chris Casey, Colm Brennan, Alan Duffy, Noel McKenna, Paul Flanagan, Owen O Donohoe, Brian McCrann, Killian Conboy, John Connolly, Lee McKillen, Michael Corrigan. With: Martin Mullen, Johnny Dwyer, Karl Kelly, Aaron Calpin, Michael McHale, James Carty
Referee: Paul Kilcoyne
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