Iorras Aontaithe comfortable result in third round FAI Junior cup encounter .
Erris United ran-out comfortable winners in their third round FAI Junior Cup fixture V Strand Celtic of Sligo at Carne Nash Park on Sunday 12th October with the final score :Iorras Aontaithe 5 Strand Celtic 1. Erris were a goal down after nine minutes when a defensive mix-up gifted the Sligo out-fit the lead, Ryan Lynch the scorer. But Iorras showed lots of character and were soon back on level terms on 20 minutes when Strand Celtic gave away a penalty with Jason Boylan slotting home. On 34 minutes Tom Murphy gave Erris the lead with a wonderful effort, chipping the Keeper from the edge of the area, Jason Boylan the provider. On 41 minutes Tom Murphy was on the mark again after some nice build-up play from Sean Gaughan. Then just before the break Erris were awarded their second penalty with Jason Boylan victim and provider to finish the half, 4-1. Erris continued their pressure game in the second half but in the end Tom Ivan rounded off a nice afternoon for the home side when he scored on 73 minutes with Richy Hanley the provider.
Strand Celtic ended the game with ten players as a result of a red card incident.
Manager, Martin McIntyre was in very positive mood afterwords about his teams over-all performance. Good luck in the next round to all.
TEAM- Shane Nallen, Sean Gaughan, David Reilly, Brendan Nallen, Richy Hanley, Kyle Homes, Eamon Carey, Micky Togher, Jason Boylan Richy Hanley Kyle Homes.
Subs Used- Ryan Ruddy for Sean Gaughan (66 minutes). Micky Sweeney for Tom Murphy (70 minutes). Padriac Doherty for David Reilly (84 minutes).
Iorras Aontaithe are away in round four of the FAI Junior Cup the will face Ballyheane on Sunday 9th November.