Sunday 9 May 2010

Away Win for Celtic in Super League

Boyle Celtic won their penultimate league game with considerable ease, away to Manor Rangers and could meet them again next week should Manor reach the semi-final of the Robert Cawley Cup. It was Celtic’s last away fixture in this year’s Super League and they set about their business from the off. Good passing from McHale, McCrann and Corrigan was putting severe pressure on the Manor defence. Chances came and went but no breakthrough. True to form, Celtic conceded without Manor having an effective attack. McKenna misjudged a back-pass and Alan Hickey finished for the Leitrim men. It turned out to be the only shot in anger towards Kyle Suffin’s goal.

Boyle replied almost immediately when Mick Corrigan clipped a ball over the defence for John Connolly to head home. The pressure was relentless from Celtic but they could not convert. Half-time 1-1. Johnny Dwyer came on for the injured Sean Duignan at the break.

The pattern of the game did not change in the second half with Boyle applying constant pressure. A great corner from McCrann created a goal for Noel McKenna. Minutes later McCrann opened up Manor again, putting Mick Corrigan in. Corrigan’s control, turn and low shot, was met however, by a fine save from the Rangers keeper. That didn’t deter Corrigan at all as he made it 3-1 on the hour mark. He created and finished the goal himself and it was a well deserved goal for him, as it capped a fine personal performance. John Connolly had to come off injured late on and was replaced by player manager Eddie Conroy. A trademark mazy dribble from him resulted in a free-kick on the edge of the box. McCrann’s effort was saved however.

Team: Kyle Suffin, Michael Corrigan, Colm Brennan, Noel McKenna, Alan Duffy, Paul Flanagan, Martin Mullen, John Connolly, Brian McCrann, Michael McHale, Sean Duignan. With: Johnny Dwyer, Eddie Conroy.

Man of the Match: Michael Corrigan Referee: Tommy Oates (Sligo)