Nenagh AFC get back to winning ways

SOCCER: Limerick District League Review

 

Nenagh AFC finally got back to winning ways and they did so in style with a 6-2 win over Prospect Priory in the opening round of the Tuohy Cup at Jackman Park last Thursday night.

In general the game was a very well contested affair, the difference was a blistering opening quarter by Nenagh that saw them chalk up a four goal lead.

Both teams went into the tie short a few regulars but Nenagh were out of the traps like lightning and took the lead within three minutes courtesy of Fran Munsterberg. The lead was doubled when man of the match Luke Kennedy delivered a corner that was finished by Ciaran O'Reilly.

Any hopes Prospect had of getting back in the tie were quashed midway through the half when keeper Darren Glasheen saw red for a professional foul and to make matters worse O'Reilly fired the resultant free kick to the back of the net. Kennedy scored the first of his hat-trick to make it 4-0 before Trevor Hogan pulled one back for Prospect.

Veteran striker Danny Colbert scored again to give Prospect renewed hope before the break. Kennedy eased Nenagh nerves with a beauty from 25 yards to make it 5-2 and wrapped up a fine performance by scoring the final goal from the penalty spot.

Nenagh AFC Pike Rovers this evening (Wednesday) in Jackman Park in the second round.

 

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