County Sligo’s beautiful scenery was an inspiration for Yeats, but Iorras Aontaithe failed to find inspiration against Sligo Town side, City United, in the 4th round of the Connaught Cup on Sunday 25th January. 19 minutes into the game indecisive defending by Iorras gifted City the lead but on 29 minutes Iorras were handed a life line when Jonathon Donohue was foaled in the area, but the City Keeper saved the resulting penalty by Player-Manager, Eric Reilly. Then on 42 minutes City United made it 2 0 going into the break. After the break Iorras started the second half with more urgency in their play, and with the introduction of Henry Gaughan and Micky T. Togher, Iorras increased pressure on the home side. But on 79 minutes City United made it 3 0, and with 5 minutes remaining, Henry Gaughan headed home a corner for Iorras to make the final score 3-1. This is the first defeat for Iorras in 14 games but they will have to pick themselves up for their next battle this time against Pike Rovers on next Sunday 1st February at home in the F.A.I. Junior Cup 5th round. Photo shows the starting 11.
Jan 25 2009