Iorras Aontaithe recorded a 2-1 victory over Castlebar Celtic in the quarter final of the Divisional cup (FCS Cup) at a Very windy Carne Nash Park on Friday evening the 4th May.
Henry Gaughan, had Iorras in front with a well taken penalty
The game was played in bright sunshine, but a very cold wind was blowing from the North West with gusts of 4 to 7 with heavy swells. Iorras went in front on 15 minute when Mark Gilbert was foiled in the area after some good build-up play from Oisin Murphy, Henry Gaughan converted the resulting penalty. Then on 40 minutes Mark Gilbert put Iorras two in front, with Henry Gaughan providing the final pass. The visitors had their moments in the opening half from Chris Rowland and Sean McHale both coming close on occasions.
Mark Gilbert, good second goal for Iorras in the 40th minute
TEAM- Shane Nallen,Michael Meeaghan (c), Neil Geraghty, Stephen Nallen, Diarmuid Healy: Oisin Murphy, Henry Gaughan, Sean Gaughan Brendan Nallen: Micky Togher, Mark Gilbert. SUBS USED- Tom McAndrew, Ivan Barrett, Pat Barrett. (All in the second half).
Match Official- 80-EURO
Unfortunately Iorras Aontaithe (B) were knocked out on penalties, 4-5 in their home clash with Charlestown Athletic in round one of the Touhy cup, after the game ended 3-3.